Teacher of Biology

LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL

Teacher of Biology

Salary Not Specified

LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL, Brook Green, Hammersmith and Fulham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 20751a27c7c540e9bf57515c14228da9

Full Job Description

We are a school that values diversity and individual contribution, supporting and encouraging staff to pursue their interests and achieve their ambitions. We are seeking an outstanding Biology teacher, whether newly qualified or more experienced, to join a school where Biology is an exciting, popular subject. You should be capable of teaching at all levels and be keen to advance the standing of an already strong department and to play an active role in the academic and extra-curricular life of a lively, positive and high achieving school. It would be an advantage to be able to teach a second science subject. This is a full-time permanent position offering the following:

  • An exciting time of curriculum reform (Latymer is replacing most GCSEs with internally designed and assessed courses from 2027);

  • Significant support for professional development (such as part-funding available for further study, and two periods a fortnight devoted to professional development).

  • High-attaining students: In 2023, 69% of students obtained A-A grades at A level. In the iGCSE Biology examinations 77% of students achieved an 8 or 9. A large number of the A Level students carry on to study Biology-related degrees at prestigious universities and medical schools

  • A supportive departmental environment.


  • Diversity - The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.