Teacher Of Biology

LAE Tottenham; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tottenham is seeking a full-time Teacher of Biology to inspire and support academically ambitious students. The role offers a salary range of £39,477 to £62,500 FTE, with a permanent contract starting in Spring 2026. Unqualified teachers with a passion for the subject are encouraged to apply. The position includes benefits like free meals and access to private healthcare.

Benefits

Free breakfast and lunch

Access to private healthcare

Support for higher education and employment

Opportunities to work with local schools

New state-of-the-art school building

Qualifications

• Exceptional subject knowledge.
• Unqualified teachers with passion and subject expertise are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Inspire aspirational and motivated students to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Support students in the Biology department.

Job description

Teacher of Biology

A fantastic opportunity to join the thriving Biology department at the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham – the Sunday Times "State Sixth Form College of the Year". LAE Tottenham opened in September 2017 and has more than 750 students on roll as of September 2024. It is an academically selective 16‑19 free school harnessing the support of nine independent schools to offer unrivalled educational opportunities to the most ambitious and motivated 16‑19 year olds from Haringey and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Inspire aspirational and motivated students and support them to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Work within the Biology department to inspire aspirational and motivated students and support them to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Exceptional subject knowledge.
• Unqualified teachers with passion and subject expertise are also encouraged to apply.

Pay and Employment

Pay is in the range £39,477 to £62,500 FTE, dependent on experience, using the LAE Tottenham pay scale. This is a Full‑Time position but Part‑Time (on a 0.8 basis) will be considered i.e. 4 days a week. The role is offered on a permanent basis. Start date – Spring term 2026. Closing date – 7th November 2025, interviews will be arranged as strong candidates apply.

Benefits

• Free breakfast and lunch.
• Access to Benenden Health private healthcare.
• First‑class support into top‑class higher education and employment, focused on academically ambitious young people.
• Opportunities within the Chrysalis East programme, working with local secondary and primary schools to raise attainment across Tottenham.
• Housed in a stunning new state‑of‑the‑art school building linked to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
• Sunday Times "State Sixth Form College of the Year" and rated "outstanding" in all areas by Ofsted.

Safeguarding and Screening

The London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that this role is 'exempt' from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore, you are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not 'protected' (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available on the school's website.