Biology Teacher

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading school in South London as a Biology Teacher. This permanent full-time role offers a supportive environment, excellent facilities, and opportunities for career development. Ideal for both experienced teachers and ECTs, with a strong focus on student achievement.

Benefits

Private health care for all staff

Two staff well-being days per academic year

Loyalty service payments

Opportunities for career development

Annual travel loans for season tickets

Cycle to work scheme

Free access to school gym and swimming pool

Regular staff social events

Excellent public transport links and free onsite parking

Safe cycle storage and pastries on Fridays

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner capable of delivering outstanding lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding lessons to exceptional students.
• Develop teaching in a supportive environment.

Skills

Passion for Biology

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Description

Permanent Biology Teacher position at the Outstanding St Thomas the Apostle School in South London | SE15 2EB

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, MPS/UPS (£38,766 to £60,092)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: July (ECTs) or September 2025

Location: Hollydale Rd, London, SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark

About the School

We are seeking a motivated and inspirational Biology Teacher to join our outstanding staff team. This position is open to both experienced teachers and ECTs. In 2024, our department achieved excellent results: GCSE (25 entries): Biology 9-7: 100% and 9-5: 100%; A Level Biology (34 entries): AA: 38%, AB: 68%. St Thomas the Apostle School is a Catholic boys’ school with a co-educational Sixth Form, located in Nunhead, South East London.

Our school was awarded the TES Secondary School of the Year in 2017 and is ranked as the 10th best school in the country based on our Progress 8 score. We pride ourselves on high expectations and a calm learning environment that fosters teaching and learning.

Why Join Us

This role offers an opportunity to develop your teaching in an outstanding setting. We provide a highly supportive environment committed to excellence in teaching, behaviour, and achievement. Our expanding Sixth Form and ongoing drive for improvement make this an exciting time to join our team.

Candidate Profile

We seek an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject and capable of delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students.

Benefits of Working at St Thomas the Apostle

• Private health care for all staff
• Two staff well-being days per academic year
• Loyalty service payments
• Opportunities for career development
• Annual travel loans for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free access to school gym and swimming pool
• Regular staff social events
• Excellent public transport links and free onsite parking
• Work at a high-performing, nationally recognized outstanding school with high pupil engagement and excellent facilities
• Lower than average pupil-to-staff ratios and modern, light, airy buildings
• Safe cycle storage and other staff perks such as pastries on Fridays

Application Process

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit, contact Ellie or Francisca. Applications should be submitted directly to the school; Hays is our recruitment partner for permanent roles.

Closing Date: No later than 5 pm on Monday, 19th May 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The school reserves the right to close the advert early.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

We are committed to diversity, equality, and safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks, including social media checks and references, are required.