Notes on iPad with keyboard - Active line hidden behind formatting strip

I'm trying to use an external (Apple) keyboard with Notes.

As soon as I start typing, the active line - where I am typing - goes to the bottom of the screen, which is fine except that is where the formatting strip is, so new text is hidden behind it.

Is there a way to move the active line up - ideally to the centre of the screen, please?

Thanks

Bob