King's School Canterbury - Teacher or Graduate Teacher of Biology

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Biology Teacher to join our Science Department from January or September 2026.

Detail

Based in the beautiful setting of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine Abbey, a World Heritage Site, The King's School is one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Biology Teacher to join our Science Department from January or September 2026.

The successful candidate will be a passionate educator with the ability to teach Biology across the senior school, including to GCSE and A Level.

You will join a well-resourced department with dedicated laboratory facilities, small class sizes, and engaged, motivated pupils. The ability to contribute to the wider life of the school would be welcomed.

This post welcomes applicants at any stage of their career, including those transitioning from other professions. No prior teaching qualification is required, as unqualified teachers frequently gain their teaching qualification while teaching at the school.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 2 November2025.

The King's School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Documents

• Job Description Teacher of Biology PDF Document