Salary : Teachers' Pay Scales Contract : Permanent, full-time We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Biology to join our thriving Science department. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring educator to ignite curiosity and foster a love of learning in the next generation of scientists. The successful candidate will: Teach Science across Key Stages 3 and 4 Deliver engaging, practical, and theory-based lessons that promote discovery and critical thinking Support students in developing confidence, knowledge, and enthusiasm for the sciences. Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment opportunities, STEM clubs, and trips. Have excellent communication have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and school Be able to build relationships quickly Show respect to others and be able to embrace the ethos and values of the School Be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here For more information about our school, please click here to view our careers page. The school support the wellbeing and workload of staff, ensuring King Arthurs is in line with Somerset for term times, weekend and holiday email protocol, limiting meetings to once a week and allowing where necessary flexible working hours. There is a very supportive staff body, who contribute to wellbeing, Friday baking, Arthur's nominations and KA Angels for example. You will be joining an improving school with opportunity to make a change and be part of a journey. Further Information Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Hamblin, Office Manager on [email protected] who will be happy to arrange this. SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. About Us Not Specified