King Edward’s School is seeking to appoint a full-time Teacher of Biology to teach across the full age range from 1st September 2025. It is an opportunity to join a strong, enthusiastic, very supportive and friendly department in an exceptional school. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and no experience of working in the independent sector is required. The school teaches Biology Edexcel iGCSE, Biology AQA A-Level and IB Diploma (Year 13). A willingness to participate in the wider life of the School with pastoral care duties and help with co-curricular activities is expected.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Chief Master by email to: kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is 8am on Tuesday 25 February 2025, however applications will be reviewed on receipt and so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will provisionally take place on Thursday 6 March, although we reserve the right to bring forward interviews and make an early appointment if suitable applications are received.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to have an informal conversation to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Head of Biology, Helen Ferguson via email: h.ferguson@keschools.org.uk.
King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the Schools’ Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policies are available on the website www.kes.org.uk.