Teacher of Biology

The Teacher of Biology is accountable to the Head via the Head of Biology, the Deputy Head Academic on matters relating to Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, and the Deputy Head Pastoral on matters relating to Pupil Wellbeing and Pastoral Care.

Main purpose of post The role of the teacher is to teach pupils within the school and to carry out such other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Head of Biology and Deputy Head Academic.

This requires them to:

• Promote outstanding teaching and inspire a love of learning within the department



• Teach Biology across Key Stages 3/4/5



• Undertake duties as an Assistant Form Tutor/Form Tutor, as outlined in the Staff Handbook



• Adhere to whole-School policies within the department



• Support the visions, aims and objectives of the School



• Be committed to the values and culture of the School, centered around its Boarding ethos



• Be committed to the longer-term development and promotion of the Biology Department


The Biology Department is part of the Science Department, which also encompasses Chemistry and Physics, each of which has its own Head of Subject and dedicated laboratories/workshops, prep rooms and offices.

A significant number of girls in the Sixth Form study at least one Science at A Level, such is the popularity of these subjects. The Science Education Centre has won an Architectural award and comprises nine laboratories, including three Biology laboratories, six classrooms for mathematics, an ICT suite and three specialist science preparation rooms.

Experienced, innovative and committed subject teachers are supported by a team of excellent technical staff. Students from Year 3 upwards enjoy their science lessons in purpose-built and well-equipped laboratories.