Teacher of Biology. Job in Cranleigh Education & Training Jobs

Cranleigh School; Shere; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boarding school in Shere seeks an enthusiastic Teacher of Biology. The role involves teaching across year groups, preparing materials, and participating in school life. Candidates should have a good honours degree in Biology and strong communication skills. The position starts in January 2026 and applications close on November 24, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Biology and enthusiasm for the subject.
• Self-motivated and capable of high-quality teaching.
• Commitment to student development and school life.

Responsibilities

• Teach to the highest standard across all year groups.
• Prepare suitable teaching materials and follow schemes of work.
• Run weekly drop-in clinics for extra student help.
• Act as a tutor and contribute to co-curricular programmes.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Good honours degree in Biology or related subject

Job description

Teacher of Biology

Cranleigh seeks to appoint, starting January 2026, a strong honours graduate to teach Biology. Depending on their experience, the successful candidate will teach a selection of classes in Biology from years 9 to 13 in a lively and ambitious Department, as well as taking a full part in the life of this busy and friendly boarding school. The post will run for at least two terms and potentially three terms.

The Department

The Department is accommodated in a superb, dedicated facility with four laboratories and a well-appointed prep room. There are currently seven teachers in the Department and a full-time technician. The team is a friendly and open one, committed to providing all pupils with the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Weekly Department meetings allow colleagues to share good practice and discuss both curricular and school-wide issues.

The Person

We are looking for an energetic character who can effectively communicate their enthusiasm for Biology with humour, patience and skill. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the subject and is likely to hold a good honours degree in Biology (or another closely related subject). They will be self-motivated and will relish the challenge presented by being part of a highly successful Department. A commitment to pupils, the Department and the wider life of the School, plus a firm grasp of curricular developments, are important, as are empathy, organisation, collegiality, a sense of humour and the ability to sustain and enhance the Department's delivery of Biology.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, innovative and a good team player.

The responsibilities of a Teacher of Biology will include:

• teach to the highest standard across all year groups, teaching sets to be decided by the Head of Department, dependent on experience;
• prepare suitable teaching material for each lesson and follow the Departmental schemes of work;
• contribute to the making and sharing of resources;
• take responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the subject to one year group, dependent on experience and as agreed with the Head of Department;
• set and mark an appropriate level and quantity of prep in line with Departmental and whole School assessment and feedback policies;
• adhere to the Health and Safety regulations at all times, ensuring compliance with COSHH guidelines, working within Departmental risk assessments and liaising with the Biology Technician;
• provide written reports, report grades and summative assessment marks by the deadlines set by both the Head of Department and the Deputy Head Academic;
• run weekly drop‑in clinics for students to receive extra help;
• attend weekly Department meetings;
• contribute to the preparation of students for tertiary education (including Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science and Oxbridge).

In addition, they will be expected to get involved in all aspects of this busy boarding school, including acting as a tutor to a group of students within a House. This would normally include one evening duty per week. All teachers are expected to contribute to the School's co‑curricular programme alongside their academic responsibilities.

Please read Join our team on our website, which will provide an impression of the ethos to which it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute.

Applications close 9:00 am on Monday 24th November 2025. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.

Teacher of Biology - Apply now