Teacher of Biology

LORD WANDSWORTH COLLEGE; Hart; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Wandsworth College invites applications for a full-time Teacher of Science with the ability to teach Biology to A-level, following the AQA specification. The Science Department, housed in Flowers Centre, comprises three sciences with dedicated leadership and four labs per subject.

We welcome graduates or unqualified teachers with potential; candidates should demonstrate subject knowledge, commitment and willingness to contribute to college life, including tutoring, boarding responsibilities

Qualifications

• KS5 teaching experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to teach Biology to A-level.
• Willingness to contribute to college life and department.

Responsibilities

• Teach science and specialist Biology to A-level.
• Engage in tutoring, co-curricular activities and boarding duties.
• Attend parents' evenings and liaise with parents.
• Support the Science Department and contribute to life of the College.

Skills

KS5 teaching

A-level Biology

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Teacher of Science with the ability to teach a specialist discipline (biology) to A-level. We follow the AQA specification and offer combined and separate sciences. KS5 experience is an advantage but not compulsory. The Science Department at Lord Wandsworth College is organised into the three separate sciences, each with its own Head of Department and a Head of Faculty. We are a strong team of 18 full- and part-time staff, excluding an outstanding team of technicians.

Science is based in the state-of-the-art Flowers Centre. Opened in 2022, each department has four purpose-built laboratories and a dedicated prep room. Facilities in the department are outstanding and represent industry-leading spaces to work in.

You will be expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the College's policies under the direction of the Headmaster. Teaching at LWC requires that members of the academic staff be willing to contribute fully to the life of the College. This includes tutoring, co-curricular involvement, boarding house duties, cover duties and attending parents' evenings for the year groups taught. Liaison with parents is included in the sphere of the teacher's responsibilities.

Applications are also welcome from recent graduates or unqualified teachers with relevant teaching experience and outstanding potential, who are interested in developing their career in education. We would be looking for candidates who demonstrate the subject knowledge, skills and commitment required to make a positive contribution to the department.

Contract: Full-time (A part-time post may also be considered for the right candidate).

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please feel free to contact the Head of Biology, Andrew Molin, [e-mail].

Closing date: 4th October 2026.

Interviews will take place on 13th or 14th October 2026.

The college reserves the right to close the role early. Please note that 2 references will be required prior to the interview.

We welcome people of all faiths and those who are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity, we are actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

Appointments will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We are an equal opportunities employer.