Teacher of Biology
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b023a917-1ff6-47fd-890c-789e93b202b4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic candidate to work in a highly effective and very successful Biology Department. It is essential for the successful candidate to be able to teach Biology to GCSE and Science at KS3, with A Level Biology preferable. They should be someone who can continue to inspire, enthuse and bring out the best in all our able students. In addition to more experienced colleagues, this post is also suitable for ECTs.
All teachers are expected to act as form tutors and to assist with the extra-curricular activities of the school and the teaching of associated subjects.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
• All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
• Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed for DSE use.
• Four additional non-teaching days throughout the year, allowing for department planning time.
• Two disaggregated INSET days, allowing for an earlier finish at the end of the Summer term.
• Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
• Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic candidate to work in a highly effective and very successful Biology Department. It is essential for the successful candidate to be able to teach Biology to GCSE and Science at KS3, with A Level Biology preferable. They should be someone who can continue to inspire, enthuse and bring out the best in all our able students. In addition to more experienced colleagues, this post is also suitable for ECTs.
All teachers are expected to act as form tutors and to assist with the extra-curricular activities of the school and the teaching of associated subjects.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
• All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
• Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed for DSE use.
• Four additional non-teaching days throughout the year, allowing for department planning time.
• Two disaggregated INSET days, allowing for an earlier finish at the end of the Summer term.
• Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
• Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.