TEACHER OF BIOLOGY

Start date: as soon as possible or 1 January 2026

Fixed-term contract to 31 August 2026

Full-time or Part-time

MPR (Outer London)

We’re looking to appoint a teacher of Biology who has the subject knowledge and ability to inspire our extremely engaged, articulate and diverse student body. The school greatly values the contribution that the study of the Sciences brings to its curriculum offer and to the all-round development of the students, helping them flourish as global citizens.

We are proud to have such consistently large cohorts of students opting to take A level Biology, with over 100 in Year 12, many of whom go on to study Sciences and medicine at Russel Group universities. We provide a rigorous and supportive education and a broad range of co-curricular opportunities to extend student learning.

Early Career Teachers are very welcome to apply - we support the development of new teachers through an excellent ECT training programme and the Science departments are very supportive in their approach.

Candidates suitable for the role will:

• have strong subject knowledge, a passion for Biology. New teachers will be supported in developing the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching to A level over a period of time

• be confident teaching all three sciences to Key Stage 3, albeit they are taught as discrete subjects

• be willing to use a range of strategies to teach across the ability range

• be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research through our whole school CPD programme.

• help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum

• have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents

We can offer:

• the opportunity to join a highly successful and collaborative Biology department with a range of expertise

• a well-established curriculum with high quality lesson resources available for all key stages

• a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish

• a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on a review of the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion

• a two week October half term

• a caring environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported

• a wide range of online paid resources to support teaching and learning

• numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)

The Tiffin Girls’ School is ideally situated just fifteen minutes’ walk from Kingston upon Thames town centre and mainline station (Zone 6). For further information about our school please see our web site. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 9am

Interview: as soon as possible after closing date

The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to online searches and both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check.