Head of Biology

STREATHAM AND CLAPHAM HIGH SCHOOL GDST; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an outstanding Head of Biology to lead a talented team and inspire students. This dynamic role involves shaping the Biology curriculum, fostering a passion for the subject, and ensuring excellent outcomes in public examinations. The school offers a supportive environment with modern facilities and a variety of professional development opportunities. If you are committed to educational excellence and want to make a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

Interest free loans for training and purchases

Cycle to Work scheme

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Proven track record in teaching Key Stage 3, (I)GCSE, and A-Level Biology.
• Relevant leadership experience in overseeing curriculum or key stage.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of teachers to deliver an engaging Biology curriculum.
• Inspire students and promote high standards of teaching and learning.

Skills

Teaching Biology

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Required: September 2025

Streatham & Clapham High School (SCHS) seeks to appoint an outstanding teacher and dynamic leader as Head of Biology.

As Head of Biology, you will be responsible for guiding a talented team of teachers to deliver a rich and engaging curriculum. You will inspire students to reach their full potential and be passionate about shaping the Biology provision across the school.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of teaching Key Stage 3, (I)GCSE, and A-Level Biology, with some relevant leadership experience, such as overseeing a scheme of work or key stage.

You will be committed to promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning, fostering a passion for Biology, and ensuring impressive outcomes in public examinations. Above all, you will embody our core values of kindness, respect, integrity, and compassion.

The Department

The Science Department at SCHS is a vibrant and well-resourced team, consisting of the Head of Science/Head of Physics, Head of Biology, Head of Chemistry, and a number of specialist science teachers and technicians.

The Department has seven modern laboratories, including two specialist labs for each science discipline, and a laboratory tailored for Sixth Form teaching.

Our students have access to a wide range of enrichment activities, including science trips, masterclasses, Science Week, and various competitions.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

1. Competitive salaries and pay progression
2. Access to extensive professional development opportunities
3. Training grants for qualifications
4. Generous pension schemes
5. Free life assurance benefit
6. A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
7. Free lunches for all staff during term time
8. Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
9. A Cycle to Work scheme
10. Good transport links
11. Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be received no later than midday, 24 April 2025.

Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.