A prestigious independent boarding and day school near Lewisham is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Biology to join its strong and established Biology department from January 2026.
The School
Set within scenic, expansive grounds, this school combines long-standing academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care and a vibrant co-curricular culture. Biology is one of the school's flagship departments, with consistently high GCSE and A-Level results and a thriving literary culture.
The campus includes a modern library and learning centre, seminar-style Biology classrooms and rich opportunities for debate, writing and drama.
The Role
You will teach Biology across KS3–KS5, delivering literature and language with scholarly depth, creativity and clarity. The department fosters a culture of close reading, debate and independent thought, and you will be encouraged to contribute to enrichment such as:
* Creative writing workshops
* Debating society
* Theatre visits and partnerships
* Sixth Form seminars
Who We're Seeking
* A teacher with strong literary knowledge and enthusiasm
* Someone confident teaching A-Level (Lit or LangLit)
* A reflective practitioner keen on professional growth
* A contributor to whole-school life, especially co-curricular
Why Join?
* Prestigious salary + accommodation options (if required)
* State-of-the-art facilities and resources
* Supportive, intellectually vibrant staff culture
Exceptional behaviour and motivated, articulate pupils