Radley College
Oxfordshire
Expiring soon
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
3 October 2025
Job overview
Radley College is inviting applications for the role of Teacher of Biology from January 2026. This is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave and it is envisaged it will run until 31 December 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to teach across the age range in a successful and innovative department within a friendly and collegiate school community. The successful applicant will assist the Head of Biology in bringing fresh ideas and impetus to an already strong department. There will be opportunities to contribute to the various clubs and societies the department runs as well as contributing to other boarding and extracurricular activities at Radley.
We have high expectations of all students, and we support them to achieve their potential. An experienced teacher seeking a move into a strong department will find there is plenty of opportunity for responsibility and career development. We have also had much success in inducting those who are new to the profession experienced teacher seeking a move into a strong department will find there is plenty of opportunity for responsibility and career development. We have also had much success in inducting those who are new to the profession.
This position may come with accommodation which is free of rent, council tax and water rates, a competitive salary scale and other staff benefits.
Further details, including how to apply, are on the school's website:
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role prior to application, please email the Head of Department, Michael Noone ). Deadline for applications is 12 noon, Friday 3 October 2025. Interviews will take place Friday 10 October 2025.
Radley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Radley College
Radley College
Radley, Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 2HR
United Kingdom
Radley College is an independent school based in Oxfordshire for boys aged It is a Church of England school.
Warden
John Moule
Values and vision
Radley College has several strategic priorities. Firstly, it seeks to foster a sense of intellectual curiosity amongst its students. The school intends to develop this through its curriculum, exchanges, trips, academic partnerships, online learning, language teaching, societies, and invited speakers.
The school's highest priority remains its provision of effective pastoral care. It aims to, underpinned by its Christian ethos, strive to develop values, confidence, and resilience in students which will strengthen and prepare them for future challenges they face. In addition, the school aims to accomplish the goal of preparing students for later life through its provision of careers advice, university preparation, curriculum innovation, and effective links with its former pupils. At the school there is also a keenness to embrace technology when it comes to teaching.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
"Throughout the school, including the sixth form, the quality of pupils' achievements and learning is exceptional, reflecting the challenging and stimulating curriculum, the excellent provision for pupils needing learning support, outstanding opportunities to engage in a wide range of activities, and the excellent quality of teaching. In particular, pupils think independently, develop high quality literacy and numeracy skills, and show considerable creative imagination and technique."
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