Teacher of Biology

TES FE News; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon High School is looking for a passionate Teacher of Biology to cover maternity leave. The role involves teaching engaging Biology lessons to students from KS3 to KS5, supporting the school's high academic standards and diverse community. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Extensive professional development opportunities

Generous pension schemes

Life assurance benefits

Free school lunches

Up to 50% discount on fees for children

Interest-free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Financial guidance and support

Qualifications

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to professional development required.
• Ability to inspire and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring and engaging Biology lessons across KS3 to KS5.
• Contribute to a bespoke Science curriculum and departmental success.
• Support the excellent education of students using varied teaching strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to professional development

Ability to inspire

Job description

Croydon High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher of Biology to cover a period of maternity leave and deliver inspiring and engaging Biology lessons to students across KS3 to KS5.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering our bespoke Science curriculum and contributing to the department's outstanding record of academic achievement and co-curricular success.

You will contribute to providing an excellent education for all the school’s pupils by teaching with expertise and enthusiasm, using an appropriate range of teaching strategies and resources, including e-learning, which meet learners’ needs and expectations.

If you possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to professional development, and the ability to inspire and engage young minds in scientific knowledge and discovery, we would like to hear from you.

Why Croydon High School

Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. Located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus, the school serves a broad and culturally diverse student body. We highly value the positive impact of this diversity on our community.

Benefits

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

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for further qualifications
• GDST central training and development programs
• Generous pension schemes
• Life assurance benefits
• Free school lunches
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchases, or season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support

For further details and an application form, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday, 30 June 2025.

The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

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

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing

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