About The Role
Looking for a role one of the country’s leading selective schools?
An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the country’s leading selective schools as we look to appoint a trainee Biology teacher with strong specialist subject knowledge and academic ability to teach and inspire our very able students throughout the school from KS3 to A level.
Graduate Teacher Programme
As part of the Graduate Teacher Programme we can offer:
* Competitive graduate salary (£28,000 plus in year 1 when training, rising to over £32,000 salary when fully qualified) and permanent employment
* A funded position on a Graduate Teacher Programme
* Qualified Teacher Status following the successful completion of the course
Not sure if this is for you? Even if you are unsure about going into teaching, this opportunity may be of interest. You will finish the year as a fully qualified teacher with experience of working with highly engaged students. This is a well‑paid position with the addition of a fully funded teaching qualification. During your training period, you will be given a 70% timetable and mentoring and support to help you deliver this and develop your teaching.
You will need a degree in a subject related to Biology with strong A levels, including Biology.
About Us
Colchester Royal Grammar School is an 11‑18 school for boys and admits girls into a co‑educational Sixth Form. It is one of very few state boarding schools, with a family style boarding house designed for 30 Sixth Form students. This adds to the multicultural community of the school, which also offers a wide range of trips, exchanges and extracurricular activities to enrich the students’ education. The school has outstanding music and drama facilities and a comprehensive sports fixture list.
Awarded the Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Decade and the Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence East Anglia 2026.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates. If you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.
For an informal chat about this position please contact Julie Tompkins via email at JTompkins@crgs.co.uk.
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