Teacher of Biology

Bryanston School; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryanston School is seeking a Biology specialist to inspire rigorous scientific thinking among pupils in Years 9–13, starting January 2027. The successful candidate will champion their subject, maintain high expectations, and foster active learning across a broad life-sciences curriculum.

We welcome both NQTs and experienced teachers from independent or state sectors and offer a supportive environment with opportunities to contribute to pastoral, boarding and co-curricular life at Bryanston

Qualifications

• Biology teaching for Years 9–13.
• NQTs welcome.
• Experience in independent or state sectors preferred.
• Ability to contribute to pastoral, boarding and co-curricular life.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology to pupils in Years 9–13.
• Engage students in rigorous scientific thinking.
• Contribute to pastoral, boarding and co-curricular life.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Job description

We are seeking a Biology specialist, who can engage students in rigorous scientific thinking and inspire a deep appreciation for the life sciences, to start in January 2027 ideally. The successful candidate will teach Biology to pupils from Year 9 to Year 13 and have high expectations, dynamism, and excellent pedagogical skills. We expect our teachers to champion their subject and to encourage intellectual curiosity and active learning. The ability to teach another science at KS3 or KS4 would be an advantage.

Bryanston is a leading co-educational full-boarding school set in a beautiful 400-acre campus, surrounded by Dorset countryside, and provides an outstanding education for 780 pupils aged 3-18. We pride ourselves on being a happy, creative, and forward-thinking place to learn with the freedom to explore.

We welcome applications from NQTs and experienced teachers from both the independent and state sectors. The person appointed will also have the opportunity to contribute to the pastoral, boarding and co-curricular life of the School.

Bryanston School offers an exceptional working environment, which includes a competitive salary, state of the art facilities and wide-ranging prospects for development.

Closing date for applications: 5th October 2026

The welfare of Bryanston pupils is of paramount importance. Bryanston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. Bryanston is committed to celebrating diversity and a culture of open-mindedness and inclusion. We stand against everything to do with discrimination and promote fundamental British values.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School will conduct an online search of any applicant invited for interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are \"spent\" unless they are \"protected\" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.