Teacher of Biology

What skills and experience we’re looking for

At the WLFS, we value subject knowledge. Science teachers only teach outside their subject specialism at Key Stage 3, so the successful candidate for this role will teach Biology exclusively from Year 10 onwards. At Key Stage 4, each class is shared between 3 teachers who each teach 2 lessons of their specialist science per week. This reduces planning time for teachers and ensures all lessons beyond Year 9 are delivered by a subject expert.

One set of pupils per year do Triple Science, while the remainder do Combined Science. All Science lessons are taught in a lab, and we have 2 full‑time technicians to set up and assist with practical work. Uptake for Biology A‑Level is very strong, with 70 students studying the subject across Years 12 and 13. Therefore, our Biology teachers all have the opportunity to teach A‑level in a well‑organised and well‑resourced department.

Students at the WLFS enjoy an intellectually rigorous Science curriculum delivered by passionate subject specialists, and many opportunities to receive subject enrichment through trips, talks and our annual Science week.

• to impart your passion for Biology to the pupils you teach, whilst also ensuring their mastery of the subject.
• to assist the Head of Department in planning and delivering schemes of work for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and monitoring their effectiveness.
• to monitor the progress of pupils according to the department and school assessment policy.
• to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department by taking part in collaborative planning, sharing resources, mentoring and observing teachers, and participating in continuing professional development.
• to be a form tutor, and work collaboratively with your year group team.
• to contribute to the wider school life, such as events, trips, and co‑curricular clubs.

• strong subject knowledge, a passion for Biology, and an ability to communicate that passion to pupils;
• an ability to teach Biology at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 to all ability levels, including pupils with SEN;
• a proven track record of excellent Biology teaching and, where relevant, outstanding outcomes for pupils at both GCSE and A‑level;
• an understanding of the ethos of the West London Free School, and a commitment to teaching a knowledge‑based curriculum;
• high expectations of pupil conduct and behaviour;
• excellent team working skills;
• excellent communication skills with both pupils and staff;
• a willingness to contribute to the school’s co‑curricular programme.

The West London Free School is one of the country’s pioneering free schools, renowned for academic excellence, high standards of behaviour and a wide choice of co‑curricular clubs. Since our foundation in 2011, we have provided all children with a rigorous, knowledge‑rich education irrespective of their background. We believe that knowledge is a good in and of itself, empowering pupils to understand and take an interest in the world around them.

The education we offer is not just a preparation for work, but a preparation for life. As such, we value the knowledge of our teachers, and the passion for their subject that they bring to the classroom.

We offer a challenging curriculum, with a supportive environment, underpinned by fantastic teachers. Through this combination, pupils at the West London Free School excel. The Sunday Times chose us to be their ‘London Comprehensive School of the Year’ in 2025, and UK ‘Comprehensive School of the Year’ in 2026. Our most recent exam results in 2025 were our best yet as a school:

• A‑level: 60 % of entries were graded A* to A, and 87 % were graded A* to B.
• GCSE: 63 % of entries were graded 9 to 7, and 93 % were graded 9 to 4. Our Attainment 8 was 69.1, making us the fourth best comprehensive school in England for GCSE outcomes.
• WLFS students went on to study at some of the best universities in the UK and abroad, with 13 students accepted to courses at Oxford or Cambridge in 2024.

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