Biology Teacher

Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Royal Grammar School, part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is seeking a Biology Teacher for a fixed-term post. You will teach Biology across KS3–A level to able and motivated students in a supportive environment, and contribute to departmental initiatives.

The role emphasizes delivering engaging lessons, supporting academic progress and embracing extracurricular and supra-curricular activities within a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach Biology across KS3 to A level.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and high-quality teaching of Biology.
• Wosters include sustaining high standards and engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology across the school from KS3 to A level.
• Support extracurricular and supra-curricular work and student needs.

Skills

Biology teaching

KS3 to A level

Curriculum planning

Job description

About The Role

Looking for a role one of the country’s leading selective schools?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Biology Teacher to join our established team on a fixed term basis, teaching across all key stages. We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Biology to work with able and enthusiastic students who are a delight to teach.Interested candidates must be able to teach Biology throughout the school from KS3 to A level.

This post provides an excellent opportunity to teach able, highly motivated students in a supportive environment. We hope to recruit a strong teacher who will not only be able to sustain the high standards set but will also be keen to embrace our extracurricular and supra-curricular work, provide academic student support and contribute to new departmental ideas and initiatives.

We would love to hear from you if you have a genuine passion for Biology and a commitment to delivering engaging and challenging lessons.

Our School is enriched by a strongly multicultural and diverse student body. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and would welcome applications from people who support and enhance this ethos.

About Us

Colchester Royal Grammar School is an 11-18 school for boys and admits girls into a co-educational Sixth Form. It is one of very few state boarding schools, with a family style boarding house designed for 30 Sixth Form students. This adds to the multicultural community of the school, which also offers a wide range of trips, exchanges and extracurricular activities to enrich the students’ education. The school has outstanding music and drama facilities and a comprehensive sports fixture list. To find out more about our school, please click here.

Awarded The Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Decade and The Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence East Anglia 2026.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
• Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Early applications areencouraged, we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

For an informal chat about this position please contact Julie Tompkins via email ([e-mail])

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expe expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regardingthis process, please email [e-mail]