Job Overview
Full time
* Fixed term for one term (September - December 2025)
The role
We are seeking an academically strong and enthusiastic Teacher of Biology to join our thriving department. At RGS, high standards permeate all aspects of school life, and our students' passion for and commitment to Biology are truly exceptional. Their enthusiasm and motivation are contagious, and they are easily inspired to take their learning further, consistently welcoming challenging activities.
In this role, you will primarily be teaching Biology from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level, and the ability to teach A-Level Biology is essential. We're keen to appoint someone to our team who has a genuine desire to make a difference and to embrace every opportunity to inspire the next generation of biologists. If you are passionate about your subject and committed to fostering a love of learning in bright, engaged students, you will thrive here.
If you're looking for a role where you can contribute to a highly respected institution, be part of a close-knit community, and enjoy a fulfilling career, then the Royal Grammar School is definitely the place for you. Come and discover why so many of our staff choose to build long and rewarding careers with us.
Benefits
We offer
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free membership of the School’s Fitness Suite.
* Free use of the swimming pool.
* Tax efficient purchases of gadgets through the tech scheme.
* Staff common room with free tea & coffee.
* On site hot and cold food.
* Social functions/concerts/plays etc.
* Car parking onsite.
* Accommodation (limited).
* Long service awards.
Wellbeing
* Staff padel.
* Staff football.
* Staff yoga.
* Staff badminton.
* Staff tennis.
* Staff touch rugby.
* Christmas party.
* Secret buddy.
* Wellbeing week.
* End of term get-togethers.
* Staff birthday cake breaks.
The School
With its origins in the 13th Century, the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I in 1562. Much has changed since, but RGS continues to enjoy a reputation as one of the leading state selective schools in the country having been consistently rated ‘outstanding’.
We have high academic standards, excellent examination results and consistently feature as one of the top 60 state schools in England. Almost all students progress to university with approximately 18 attending Oxford or Cambridge each academic year. We offer a huge range of co-curricular experiences, the extent of which is, I believe, unparalleled in the state sector.
Our innovative teachers deliver a high-quality classroom experience underpinned by our RGS Ethos of Learning. Exceptional pastoral care ensures that, in a large school, every student is known as an individual.
We encourage all Wycombiensians to be self-confident, positive, healthy and enquiring young men who acquire the qualities of tolerance and respectfulness embodied through a modesty of manner.
Most of our students are day students. Boarding, however, has a unique capacity to shape the lives of young people and RGS offers this provision to 70 boys as one of 40 state boarding schools. Boarding plays a substantial role within the life of the School.
To see the full range of activities undertaken at the school, we would encourage you to visit our website (https://www.rgshw.com/)
Closing date: 8am, Monday 18 August 2025
The Royal Grammar School is committed to promoting the safety and welfare of all pupils. Appointment is conditional upon at least two satisfactory references. All staff are required, before taking up post, to undertake an enhanced criminal record check through DBS.
Headmaster: Mr Philip Wayne #J-18808-Ljbffr