We have an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Assistant to work at the school for the academic year 2026-2027.The position is designed to give a recentSciencegraduate the opportunity to gainexperience ofteachingBiology.
We arelooking for an enthusiasticscientist whospecialisesinthe lifesciences whois keen to foster anunderstandingand instill a love of the subjectamong young people. They will be excited about explaining the many and sometimes complex forces which shapebiologicalbehaviour. They will have a sense of mission aboutbiologicalliteracy in an age where many claim to findscience in generaltoo difficult or abstract torecogniseits value for their own lives.The successful candidate will be an avid ambassador for the subject. Equally, they will appreciate the enormous potential this position will offer in terms of the development of their own communication skills and understanding of interpersonal dynamics in a first-rate educational institution.
Whether the candidate goes on to teach as a full-time career or simply treats this as a fascinating experimental foray into education, we can guarantee that the experience will be invaluable.Biologyisa very popularand successful A Level subjectat Radley, within excess of40boysstudying the subject atA Level(OCR).In the loweryearsevery boyisrequiredtotake Biology for GCSE(AQA), eitherseparate or combined sciences.
The Department is well housed in a modern, light building, and every room has its own computer and projector.There areeightmembers of staff in the department,mostof whom havetheir own dedicated teachinglab.There is a separate departmental office with desks, computers, a printer/photocopierand kitchen facilities.The department isincredibly fortunate to be supported by three technicians and a well-equipped prep room.There is a ‘Radley Zoo’,a highlight for many a boy in the College…….
The Graduate Assistant will teach a reduced workload –around 24forty minuteperiods per week(three to four classes). We willprovidethe necessary training,includinglesson observation.
Being afull-timeboarding school there is also plenty of opportunity for the willing candidate to involve themselves in the extra-curricular life of the College, whether it becoaching games, playing in the orchestra, or running with their own enthusiasm through involvement in one of the College’s many societies.
The Head ofScience,Oliver Choroba(owc.choroba@radley.org.uk)or Head of Biology, Michael Noone (mgn.noone@radley.org.uk) areveryhappyto answer any informal questions concerning any matter.
In addition to a salaryof£20,600,the College will provide accommodation,possibly inone of the College’s Boarding Housesas a member of the pastoral team.Meals during term timearefree of charge.In short, the person we hope to appoint will be an enthusiast forscientist with an emphasis on the life sciences, whomay beconsidering a career in teaching.The opportunity we are offering is to ‘try before you buy’ with plenty of help and support, and theadded bonusof a salary and accommodation.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon, 4 June 2026 and we reserve the right to review applications as they are received.
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