King’s Rossetti Academic (Biology)

Reporting to: Assistant Head (Enrichment and Pupil Progress)

The purpose of the King’s Rossetti Academics programme is to inspire our pupils in their academic studies by increasing their access to current, intellectually stimulating and specialist knowledge.

We are currently inviting graduates, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers specialising in Biology to apply to become a King’s Rossetti Academic.

The King’s Rossetti Academic (Biology) will work to support curricular and co-curricular activities relating to Biology, as well as support pupils seeking to make successful higher education applications in English and related subjects.

Core responsibilities are likely to include:

• Supplementing current departmental support to pupils with university applications, including:

Running subject extension sessions

Providing feedback on draft personal statements

Preparing pupils for admissions tests

Conducting mock interviews

• Providing strategic advice on university applications

• Delivering pupil workshops as part of Rossetti Day in January and Curiosity Day in June

• Providing occasional support for our partnership and international schools

Essential:

• A good undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Biology or a related subject

• A genuine interest in Biology as a contemporary academic discipline; this may be as a current doctoral or post-doctoral researcher

• An ability to work well with others, and to demonstrate initiative

• Excellent communication, organisation and listening skills

Desirable:

• Prior experience working in a secondary school environment

international schools programme

• A willingness to contribute to the school’s wider academic enrichment programme

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.