Biology Teacher

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in South East London seeks a passionate Biology Teacher to join their outstanding team. This role offers a supportive environment for professional development and the chance to teach motivated students in a recognized institution. Benefits include private healthcare, career development opportunities, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare 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 gym and swimming pool access

Regular staff social events

Excellent public transport links

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Open to experienced teachers and ECTs.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding Biology lessons to exceptional students.
• Support high expectations in a calm learning environment.

Skills

Motivation

Inspiration

Passion for Biology

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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• Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
• To Start: July (ECTs) or September 2025
• Location: Hollydale Rd, London, SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark

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:

• GCSE (25 entries) Biology: 9-7: 100% and 9-5: 100%
• A Level Biology (34 entries): A*-A: 38%, A*-B: 68%

St Thomas the Apostle School is an 11-18 Catholic boys' school with a co-educational Sixth Form located in Nunhead, South East London. Recognized as an outstanding school and the 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year, our Progress 8 score ranks us as the 10th best school nationally. We pride ourselves on high expectations and a calm learning environment that fosters teaching and learning.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your teaching in an outstanding setting. We provide a highly supportive environment dedicated to outstanding teaching, behaviour, and achievement.

With our expanding Sixth Form and ongoing ambitions, this is an exciting time to join our team.

We seek an excellent classroom practitioner passionate about their subject to deliver outstanding lessons to our exceptional students.

Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle:

• Private healthcare 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 gym and swimming pool access
• Regular staff social events
• Excellent public transport links
• Free onsite parking
• Work at a high-performing, nationally recognized outstanding school
• Lower pupil-to-staff ratios and generous workload
• Modern, bright, and airy facilities
• Secure cycle storage
• Friday pastries

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Ellie or Francisca to arrange.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities.

How to apply:

Request an application form from Ellie or Francisca or contact them for more details. Applications are direct to our school; Hays is our recruitment partner for permanent roles.

· Closing Date: Immediate, 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.

Our school is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding children. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required.

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