Teacher of Biology

Teacher of Biology

• Job title: Teacher of Biology
• Job Type: Full‑time, permanent
• Salary: £38,663-£65,199 per annum
• Department: Biology Department
• Reporting to: Head of Biology
• Location: Highgate, North London
• Start: September 2026
• Closing Date: 26 January 2026 at 8:00 am

A well‑qualified, inspiring Biology graduate, or a closely related discipline, is required to teach at this academically selective, co‑educational North London day school, starting in September 2026.

Applicants should be academically well‑qualified, able to teach Biology with confidence to the most able Sixth‑Form pupils, and able to assist with elite university applications. The school has extensive experience preparing teachers who enter the profession without formal qualifications and supports colleagues who wish to obtain Qualified Teaching Status, offering comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.

All pupils study Biology as a separate subject in Years 8 to 11, following the Edexcel IGCSE course. A general science course is taught in Year 7, which is contributed to by all three science departments. The Department provides high‑quality teaching materials and encourages teachers to tailor lessons to their own interests. Over recent years, 98 % of pupils taking Biology at IGCSE achieved 9–7 grades, with the majority achieving a grade 9.

In Sixth Form the Cambridge International A‑Level course is followed; over 50 % of A‑Level grades are A*. Several pupils apply to Oxford or Cambridge and many pursue Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine.

Facilities include four modern Biology laboratories, a departmental office and a prep room. Two full‑time technicians support teaching. The Department organises public lectures）、invites speakers, and supports academic societies such as a dedicated Biology magazine, a pupil‑run Biology Society and an Aquarium Builders club. Students regularly take part in the annual Biology Olympiad Competition and in extended projects.

Essential Criteria

• Strong academic background in Biology or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of effective Teaching skills and confidence in subject delivery to a high‑performing cohort.
• Experience or willingness to support elite university applications.
• Commitment to widening participation and inclusive practice.

Desirable Criteria

• Formal teaching qualification or experience.
• Experience with laboratory investigation and experimental design.
• Previous involvement in UK-wide science competitions or examinations.

• Support: A welcoming, well‑resourced environment with significant assistance from support staff.
• Pension: School pays the employer’s contribution to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Professional development: Comprehensive induction and continuous learning opportunities.
• Holidays: Shorter terms than the maintained sector.
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• Facilities: Free access to sports facilities, training suite and swimming pool.
• Lunch: Complimentary hot meals, sandwiches, salads, fruitrogate and dessert.
• Sustainable travel: Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan for public transport.
• Flexible working: Enhanced maternity pay, flexible arrangements for parents and paid dependent leave.

Highgate promotes a caring community, kindness and belonging, with a focus on equality, inclusion and sustainability. Students support each other and staff enjoy a strong work‑life balance, a supportive wellbeing programme and access to sporting facilities.

The school has a bursary programme and partners with over 60 state schools, sponsoring London Academy of Excellence in Tottenham store. Staff and students engage in charitable projects and environmental initiatives that promote sustainability.

• Closing Date: 26 January 2026
• Interview Timing: Week commencing 2 February

Contact: James Newton, Deputy Head (Academic) and Philip Liebman, Head of Biology – happy to answer any questions.

Applications are considered as they are received and the vacancy may close early if a candidate is appointed.

This role will involve unsupervised contact with children; therefore, the appointee must comply with Highgate’s Safeguarding Policy and Staff Code of Conduct, and must report any risks to pupils or staff immediately. Training will be provided.

Appeals may be required… (the original policy text has been retained but adapted for brevity).

For a full application, visit the Highgate job portal and apply online. The “Apply here” link has been removed for clarity.