COLYTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Colyford, Colyton, Devon. EX24 6HN

01297-552327

Details of the Post of

TEACHER OF BIOLOGY

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOKLET IS TO PROVIDE BACKGROUND DETAILS

OF THE POST TOGETHER WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment.
 TEACHER OF BIOLOGY
(part-time, fixed term)
Required for January 2021

The Post

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching Biology at Key Stage 3 to A-Level.

The candidate should have:

▪ Confident subject knowledge
▪ Good teaching skills with the potential to be excellent
▪ A commitment to the broader life of the school community
▪ A concern to promote high student achievement
▪ A desire to contribute to a culture of curriculum development
▪ A commitment to further professional development and ambition to further
career
▪ A genuine interest in young people and tutorship
▪ The desire to be a reflective practitioner and develop professionally

The post would suit an NQT or teacher seeking to widen their experience and the school
commits to provide appropriate support and encouragement.

SELECTION ARRANGEMENTS

Closing Date: 11 December 2020

Interviews: w/c 14 December via Teams

An application should be made via TES.com

https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/colyton-grammar-school-1035952

Candidates are welcome to ring the Headteacher to discuss the post informally.

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 SCIENCE IN THE SCHOOL

Background
The Science department is innovative, with an outstanding record of examination success. There
is a well-balanced mix of experience, with well-qualified staff. Teachers are enthusiastic and the
teaching programme is supplemented by thriving Science Clubs and a range of subject-specific
extra-curricular activities.

The department has excellent links with local primary schools and the community as a result of a
varied and engaging outreach programme.

There is a broad range of STEM activities that many of our students eagerly get involved in.
Success has been achieved in a variety of national challenges.

Curriculum

Key Stage 3 (Yrs 7/8)

All students follow the national curriculum, although separate sciences are taught from Year 7.
15% of the timetable is allocated to the three Sciences.

GCSE
All students will follow separate sciences in Biology, Chemistry and Biology at GCSE. Success rates
are amongst the highest in the country, all sciences are 93% Grade 7 and above.

GCE A-Level
The sciences are popular choices at A-Level. About 70% of the sixth form follow at least one
Science subject at A-Level. Results are consistently impressive. 50 – 60% of students proceed on
to Science degrees, a significant number gaining Oxbridge places.

The Staff
 The Department consists of 12 staff including a Subject Leader in each of Biology, Chemistry
and Biology.
 The Science Department staff are highly talented and the quality of teaching across the
department is excellent. New colleagues are fully supported and typically develop quickly
as effective practitioners in this rewarding teaching environment.
 The department is well supported by a team of technicians, and offers an excellent
environment for an ambitious and talented teacher to pursue professional development.
 The Biology Department staff are enthusiastic about the subject and this is reflected in the
high numbers opting to take Biology A-Level each year. The staff will provide a friendly
supportive environment for a teacher to develop professionally.

Facilities
There are nine well-equipped, modern laboratories, a seminar room and staff work areas. All
classrooms are linked with the school’s IT network and the school has several network rooms to
support cross-curricular work. Laboratories are all equipped with an inter-active whiteboard.
There is also an attractive and well-stocked library to support individual study.

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 SCHOOL

General Background
• Colyton is a co-educational selective school, founded in 1546. There is a well-
established culture of development and improvement and the school is one of only a
small number of secondary schools to have been graded as outstanding in four
successive inspections.
• Colyton is striving to be a world-class leader in the provision of education for the more-
able. Recognised as an SSAT Leading Edge school, we are constantly seeking innovative
ways to motivate and challenge our students. In September, we will be introducing a
digital learning programme, to empower students and teachers to thrive in a globally
networked society.
• Colyton Grammar School is the best performing co-educational secondary school in
England. In 2018, 87% of Colyton students who sat GCSEs achieved the top three
grades of 9 to 7. 99% achieved grades 9 to 5, and 40% achieved a grade 9, ten times
the national average of 4%.
• The School’s results are the consequence of a strong emphasis upon developing
teaching and learning expertise and ensuring effective systems to support the
development and well-being of each individual.
• The curriculum is broad and balanced, allowing students to develop their own areas of
interest and expertise. The extensive Co-curricular programme supports this, providing
opportunities for exploration, challenge and leadership.
• The majority of students continue into the sixth form. Typically about 98% continue on
to university with 10% gaining Oxbridge places.
• The school is served by a wide area with students being drawn from more than 50
primary schools.
• The school has an exceptionally attractive site and in the last decade there has been
significant capital development in all areas of the school including Art studios, science
labs, and Music Centre with recital room. Plans for additional work this summer
include the development of a Well-Being centre, new classrooms, a STEM area, a
Teaching and Learning Research area and an improved Drama / Theatre hall.

The Local Area

The school is situated in the village of Colyford in the renowned Axe Valley in East Devon. Local centres of
population are: Seaton (one mile distant on the coast - pop. 7,000), Lyme Regis (7 miles); Axminster (seven
miles inland - pop. 6,000), and Colyton (one mile away - pop. 4,000). The School draws its students from a
wide area of East Devon, stretching as far to the West as Exmouth and Exeter, as well as South Somerset
and West Dorset. The city of Exeter (pop. 100,000), some 23 miles distant, is the principal centre for the
area, whilst Taunton and Yeovil are the other large towns in the vicinity.

The School Culture

Central to our philosophy is the importance of classroom relationships, which are based on mutual
trust and respect, leading to a supportive, caring learning environment. Positive behaviour
management leads to a classroom climate which values all students, and creates the conditions for
exceptional teaching and learning. Lessons recognise the high ability of our students, and
provide appropriate challenge to develop academic achievement and intellectual curiosity. Staff
and students are resilient and enjoy taking risks. They are encouraged to think independently and
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embrace challenge. We develop independent learners who are motivated by intellectual
enjoyment and satisfaction, as well as achievement. Staff have exceptional subject knowledge and
students are inspired by their enthusiasm within and beyond the curriculum.

The school provides a rich array of co-curricular opportunities, which develop life-long skills and
interests, as well as social and personal skills. Staff create learning opportunities which
are interesting and engaging. Staff commitment is excellent, reflecting a rewarding teaching
situation, and there is a strong sense of community.

Professional Development

The school has a reputation for high quality professional development, which is developed
through:

• Partnership with South West Selective Schools through the South West Academic Trust;
• A partner in two teaching school alliances;
• Strong links with Higher Education (Exeter University is a partner with the school supporting
school-based research);
• Induction and Performance Development;
• Continuing Professional Development to support responses to national and school-based
priorities;
• Consultative planning structures;
• A culture that is rooted in seeking continuous improvement.

All teachers are reflective practitioners who see professional development as part of our daily
practice. We all recognise we can always improve and extend our subject knowledge and pedagogy,
and we make good use of current research and publications to refresh our classroom practice. Staff
are highly valued, and encouraged to develop their own interests and areas of expertise. The school
is fully committed to the professional development of all its staff, as reflected in the Leadership and
Coaching programme, which seeks to develop the school leaders of the future.

Details of the last Ofsted report are available on the school website: www.colytongrammar.com

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 2020 Key Stage 4 RESULTS
(CAGS)
SUMMARY REPORT

Subject Entries 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
(Full Courses)
Art 26 11 7 7 1 0 0 0 0 0
Biology 117 64 31 17 5 0 0 0 0 0
Business 63 48 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chemistry 116 61 33 16 6 0 0 0 0 0
CS 18 13 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
D&T 26 10 7 7 1 1 0 0 0 0
Drama 21 7 5 4 1 3 1 0 0 0
Eng Lang 118 54 36 23 5 0 0 0 0 0
Eng Lit 118 56 36 19 6 1 0 0 0 0
French 64 26 13 12 9 3 1 0 0 0
Geography 69 27 27 11 4 0 0 0 0 0
German 54 20 11 10 9 3 0 1 0 0
History 75 27 29 18 1 0 0 0 0 0
Maths 117 68 30 13 6 0 0 0 0 0
Music 18 8 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
Physics 117 71 25 13 8 0 0 0 0 0
RPE 115 68 23 18 5 1 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 1252 639 332 196 69 12 2 2 0 0

2019 GCSE

Details 7 or Above 5 or Above 4 or Above Grades

Subject Name Entries APS # % # % # % 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 F U X
Art 9-1 GCSE 35 7.63 29 82.86 35 100 35 100 8 14 7 4 2
Biology Tier H - GCSE (9-1) Full Course
124 8.15 115 92.74 124 100 124 100 60 31 24 9
Business - GCSE (9-1) Full Course59 8.53 56 94.92 59 100 59 100 44 5 7 3
Chemistry Tier H - GCSE (9-1) Full
124 Course
7.95 108 87.1 124 100 124 100 53 35 20 9 7
Computer Science - GCSE (9-1) Full
14Course
7.93 13 92.86 14 100 14 100 3 8 2 1
Design and Technology Option F -22
GCSE
6.23
(9-1) 9Full40.91 19 86.36 21 95.45 3 3 3 4 6 2 1
Drama - GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7.06 20 64.52 31 100 31 100 6 7 7 5 6
English Language - GCSE (9-1) Full
124Course
7.73 106 85.48 124 100 124 100 40 33 33 14 4
English Literature - GCSE (9-1) Full
124Course
7.96 110 88.71 123 99.19 123 99.19 54 33 23 8 5 1
French-Higher - GCSE (9-1) Full Course
73 7.55 55 75.34 69 94.52 72 98.63 31 14 10 5 9 3 1
Geography - GCSE (9-1) Full Course
63 8.08 62 98.41 63 100 63 100 24 21 17 1
German-Higher - GCSE (9-1) Full Course
51 6.57 26 50.98 47 92.16 49 96.08 9 8 9 11 10 2 1 1
History Option EM - GCSE (9-1) Full
102Course
7.62 80 78.43 101 99.02 102 100 33 27 20 15 6 1
Mathematics Option H - GCSE (9-1)
124Full
7.79Course
110 88.71 124 100 124 100 34 45 31 13 1
Music - GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7.4 15 75 20 100 20 100 6 4 5 2 3
Physics Tier H - GCSE (9-1) Full Course
124 8.2 115 92.74 124 100 124 100 62 35 18 8 1
Polish Tier H - GCSE (9-1) Full Course
1 9 1 100 1 100 1 100 1
Religious Studies Route A1 - GCSE
122(9-1)
8.31Full112
Cour 91.8 122 100 122 100 75 21 16 9 1
546 344 252 121 61 8 4 0 0 0 1 0

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 2020 A-Levels
(CAGS)
An Analysis and Results by Subject

Subject No of A* A B C D E U
Entries
Art 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 0
Biology 40 14 20 5 1 0 0 0
Chemistry 36 12 16 7 1 0 0 0
CS 5 2 1 1 1 0 0 0
Drama 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
Economics 27 13 10 3 1 0 0 0
English 25 15 7 3 0 0 0 0
EP 51 37 9 5 0 0 0 0
FM 14 10 1 3 0 0 0 0
French 9 2 5 0 2 0 0 0
Geography 16 8 7 1 0 0 0 0
German 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
History 25 11 7 7 0 0 0 0
Maths 65 26 22 10 5 2 0 0
Music 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 0
PE 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
Physics 48 15 19 11 3 0 0 0
Politics 11 5 2 3 1 0 0 0
Psychology 18 7 5 4 1 1 0 0
RPE 7 4 2 1 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 418 190 140 69 16 3 0 0

2019 A-LEVELS
Details A* to A A* to B A* to C Grades
Subject Name Entries APS # % # % # % A* A B C D E F G U X
Biology A - GCE Advanced 42 44.29 2354.76 33 78.57 39 92.86 7 16 10 6 3
Chemistry - GCE Advanced 30 47.67 2376.67 25 83.33 28 93.33 9 14 2 3 1 1
Comp Sci ADV (Python) - GCE Advanced 8 48.75 6 75 7 87.5 8 100 2 4 1 1
D & T-Product Design - GCE Advanced 3 53.33 3 100 3 100 3 100 1 2
Drama and Theatre ADV - GCE Advanced 6 35 0 0 3 50 6 100 3 3
Economics B - GCE Advanced 16 46.88 8 50 16 100 16 100 3 5 8
English Literature A Level - GCE Advanced 22 50.91 1777.27 20 90.91 22 100 9 8 3 2
Extended Project - Ext Project Unassigned 57 17.05 5392.98 57 100 57 100 43 10 4
Fine Art - GCE Advanced 18 51.11 1372.22 17 94.44 18 100 8 5 4 1
French A Level - GCE Advanced 11 50 872.73 11 100 11 100 3 5 3
Further Mathematics A - GCE Advanced 8 55 7 87.5 8 100 8 100 5 2 1
Further Mathematics A - GCE Advanced Subsidiary 3 25 3 100 3 100 3 100 3
Geography - GCE Advanced 11 41.82 327.27 9 81.82 11 100 1 2 6 2
German A Level - GCE Advanced 4 47.5 2 50 4 100 4 100 1 1 2
History ADV Option LS - GCE Advanced 15 50 1386.67 14 93.33 15 100 3 10 1 1
Mathematics A - GCE Advanced 49 44.9 2959.18 40 81.63 43 87.76 13 16 11 3 3 3
Music - GCE Advanced 4 25 0 0 1 25 3 75 1 2 1
Physical Education ADV - GCE Advanced 8 43.75 2 25 7 87.5 8 100 2 5 1
Physics B (Advancing Physics) - GCE Advanced 44 41.36 2045.45 31 70.45 40 90.91 6 14 11 9 1 3
Politics Option A - GCE Advanced 7 48.57 571.43 6 85.71 7 100 2 3 1 1
Psychology ADV - GCE Advanced 28 48.57 1967.86 26 92.86 28 100 7 12 7 2
Religious Studies Option B - GCE Advanced 8 56.25 8 100 8 100 8 100 5 3
130 135 84 37 8 6 0 0 2 0

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