Teacher of Biology
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 554ee222-e02b-4ee7-9140-14add9d8f886 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists? Do you want to work with motivated sixth‑form students in an Outstanding school, supported by experienced colleagues and excellent facilities? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Join an Exceptional Sixth Form
Harington School is a high‑performing academic sixth form, gradedOutstanding by Ofsted in 2025. Our culture is built on ambition, kindness and curiosity. Students achieve exceptional outcomes — last year over30% of A level grades were A/A* andmore than 80% were A–C* — and they do so with humility, hard work and genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Biology is a consistently popular subject, taught by a dedicated and knowledgeable science team. Many of our students go on to study STEM degrees at top universities across the UK, and value the strong relationships they form with teachers.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
• Teach A level Biology to highly motivated sixth‑form students.
• Teach KS3 and KS4 Science at our partner school, Catmose College, also graded Outstanding.
• Join a collaborative team who share resources, support one another, and genuinely enjoy teaching science.
• We welcome applications from ECTs, who will receive outstanding support from experienced mentors, as well as from experienced teachers looking for opportunities for leadership, professional development or career progression.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• Supportive leadership and positive work–life balance
• Outstanding facilities and motivated students
• Extensive professional development, including a funded Master’s scheme
• Staff benefits: flexible working, staff laptop, gym access, free parking, Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice, priority admission for children of staff to the College, holidays outside of the usual term-time pattern, including a two-week autumn break and an early summer.
We value inclusion and warmly welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible arrangements.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Oliver Teasel, Head of School
via email:oteasel@haringtonschool.com
Commitment to safeguarding
Harington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, all posts are subject to DBS checks.
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists? Do you want to work with motivated sixth‑form students in an Outstanding school, supported by experienced colleagues and excellent facilities? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Join an Exceptional Sixth Form
Harington School is a high‑performing academic sixth form, gradedOutstanding by Ofsted in 2025. Our culture is built on ambition, kindness and curiosity. Students achieve exceptional outcomes — last year over30% of A level grades were A/A* andmore than 80% were A–C* — and they do so with humility, hard work and genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Biology is a consistently popular subject, taught by a dedicated and knowledgeable science team. Many of our students go on to study STEM degrees at top universities across the UK, and value the strong relationships they form with teachers.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
• Teach A level Biology to highly motivated sixth‑form students.
• Teach KS3 and KS4 Science at our partner school, Catmose College, also graded Outstanding.
• Join a collaborative team who share resources, support one another, and genuinely enjoy teaching science.
• We welcome applications from ECTs, who will receive outstanding support from experienced mentors, as well as from experienced teachers looking for opportunities for leadership, professional development or career progression.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• Supportive leadership and positive work–life balance
• Outstanding facilities and motivated students
• Extensive professional development, including a funded Master’s scheme
• Staff benefits: flexible working, staff laptop, gym access, free parking, Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice, priority admission for children of staff to the College, holidays outside of the usual term-time pattern, including a two-week autumn break and an early summer.
We value inclusion and warmly welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible arrangements.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Oliver Teasel, Head of School
via email:oteasel@haringtonschool.com
Commitment to safeguarding
Harington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, all posts are subject to DBS checks.