Cranleigh School
Surrey
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
13 October 2025
Job overview
Teacher of Biology – Maternity Cover
Starting January 2026 for a minimum of two terms.
Cranleigh is a leading, fully co-educational independent boarding and day Senior School, consisting of around 680 girls and boys aged 13–18 years. There is also a Preparatory School in close proximity.
Cranleigh aspires to be a beacon of excellence in learning and teaching and is committed to the continuing professional development of all employees.
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 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.
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.
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.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the post informally, please get in touch with Mr Will Irving, Head of Science and Head of Biology, by email in the first instance:
For further details about the role and to apply, please visit our website:
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the 'Apply now' button) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Monday 13th October 2025. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check
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About Cranleigh School
Cranleigh School
Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh
Surrey
GU6 8QQ
United Kingdom
Cranleigh is a leading co-educational weekly boarding and day school set in a stunning rural location in more than 280 acres on the edge of the Surrey Hills. In 2015 the School celebrated its 150th anniversary; it has come a long way since its establishment as a school to support the local farming community in 1865.
Cranleigh's beautiful campus is exceptionally well equipped, with outstanding classrooms, studio, performance and sports facilities, including three theatres, twelve rehearsal and performance spaces, competition pitches, equestrian centre, sports centres, golf course, outdoor education centre and swimming pool.
There are strong links between the School and nearby Cranleigh Preparatory School and pupils also join from a wide variety of other prep schools across London and the home counties, creating a lively, House-based community of young people who are drawn together by their inherent love of life and getting involved in everything Cranleigh has to offer.
In 2015 the newest addition to the Cranleigh family also celebrated a birthday. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, situated at the heart of Saadiyat Island, the Emirates' island of culture, opened its doors to the first pupils at the Junior School in 2014. Like the other Schools in the Cranleigh family, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi shares the motto Ex Cultu Robur (from Culture comes Strength), an ethos which celebrates co-curricular success alongside academic excellence with remarkable results for every pupil, year on year.
Location
Cranleigh's 280 acre site, situated eight miles from Guildford near the Surrey - West Sussex border, is part of Cranleigh Village and within forty-five minutes of London.
Heathrow and Gatwick airports are within easy access; there is a fast, regular train service from Guildford to Waterloo.
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