Teacher of Biology
British School of Bahrain
Bahrain
- New
- Salary:
- Highly competitive salary plus full overseas expat benefits and up to 2 free child places
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The British School of Bahrain (BSB) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Biology to start in August 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering Biology across KS3-KS5, to GCSE and A level students.
In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creating Engaging Lessons: Plan and deliver lessons that inspire and challenge all students and are in line with the school's curriculum, policies, and external assessment requirements. You will individualise and differentiate learning, ensuring each student is stretched, supported, and makes outstanding progress.
- Supporting and Assessing Progress: Regularly assess students' in-class and at-home learning, providing targeted feedback to drive progress and ensure all students are challenged and supported in reaching their potential.
- Building a Positive Learning Environment: Establish a classroom and school environment where students are invested in each other's flourishing, feel valued and supported, and are ready to take risks in their learning.
- Collaborating and Sharing Best Practices: Work closely with colleagues as an active member of our learning community, sharing best practices, collaborating with colleagues, and dedicating yourself to your own professional development to ensure the highest standard of education for our students.
- Contributing to School Life: Play an active role in the school's co-curricular programme, helping to create a well-rounded, enriching educational experience. From leading clubs to contributing to whole school initiatives, you will help shape the broader life of the school.
- Collaborating with Parents: Maintain open and constructive communication with parents, building strong partnerships that support students' progress so that each child feels like an individual, well-known and respected.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A degree and PGCE or B.Ed or the equivalent, with a minimum of two years post-qualification teaching experience. The degree must be in the subject taught or a closely related subject
- The successful candidate will be a specialist in Biology from GCSE up to A Level
- Confidence with the use of ICT in teaching
- Enhanced disclosure from the DBS or equivalent, and who are committed to the welfare of all children
- High expectations and aspirations for all students
- A commitment to the overall development of young people
- An open-minded approach to their work, are willing to learn and develop
- A demonstrable love for what they do and a proven track record
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet our qualifications and experience requirements.
In return, we offer an attractive expatriate remuneration package, including a competitive tax-free salary, housing allowance, health insurance, annual flight and relocation assistance, and 2 free places for children.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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About British School of Bahrain
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
The British School of Bahrain has an international reputation for pastoral excellence and academic success combined with exceptional co-curricular achievements. The School is a supportive, collegial and ambitious environment that maintains its sense of fun and happiness.
The British School of Bahrain was established in Adliya in 1995 to provide a British education within Bahrain. We were founded as a school with a family feel that supported individual students through outstanding pastoral care. Over the last 25 years, some elements, including our location, have changed, but our philosophy to treat every child as an individual and make them feel part of our family is still at our core. The British School of Bahrain benefits considerably from being a proud member of Inspired, a leading global schools group operating on five continents with over 110 schools worldwide. By being a member of Inspired, the British School of Bahrain is able to access partnerships and programmes which individual schools cannot access
At its core, BSB prides itself on its caring environment in which every student is able to grow personally and academically into the leaders of the future. As a school, we strive to achieve the very best outcomes for students in all areas of school life through genuine, personalised education.
While BSB follows a British National Curriculum model, it is a truly international school that derives its identity from both the wonderful country of Bahrain and the large extensive range of nationalities (90) that make up our School. The School prides itself on its close relationship with its parents, and we work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment that allows every student to fulfil their potential. The British School of Bahrain’s credo is to place the student at the centre of their own education, as expressed in the school’s vision: Excellence, Responsibility, Individuality.
Executive Head of School
Liz Stanley
Vision and School Ethos
The British School of Bahrain (BSB) is a proud member of the Inspired group of schools and aims to continue to be the leading school in Bahrain, offering a world-class education, rooted in character-forming values while maintaining the schools’ positive student-centred ethos.
We aspire to continue to be a dynamic school that students, staff, parents and alumni are proud to be associated with. The school will continue to guarantee the highest possible pastoral and academic development for students who aspire to be global leaders in their chosen field. BSB will maintain its ethos of innovation and the achievement of high academic results through added value and will achieve this while maintaining the school’s personal feel and prioritising the happiness of all BSB community members.
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