Teacher of Biology
St Paul's School
Richmond upon Thames
- New
- Salary:
- The School’s salary scale is substantially above the national scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025 - Earlier start dates may be considered
- Apply by:
- 20 January 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring Teacher of Biology. This post could suit a wide variety of enthusiastic candidates: from recent graduates, post-graduates or post-doctoral researchers looking to move into teaching, to novice teachers looking to develop, to experienced teachers looking for an excellent and rewarding classroom experience.
The successful applicant will have a strong passion for biology and teaching with a strong academic background and subject knowledge.
Further details can be obtained from the School’s website: www.stpaulsschool.org.uk via the ‘Work with us’ link in the footer, or by email from the HR department on: recruitment@stpaulsschool.org.uk
The closing date for all applications is 9am on Monday 20 January 2025.
Interviews will take place on Friday 24 January 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Our vision is to nurture a generation of Paulines that will make a positive contribution to the world; our three pillars of Scholarship, Opportunity and Character are the foundation of all that we do and we actively focus on five core character traits: Respect, Kindness, Humility, Integrity and Resilience.
We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and are committed to creating an environment where all members of our community can appreciate and benefit from this.
It is our expectation that the values of all applicants align with our values.
St Paul’s School, Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT
Attached documents
About St Paul's School
St Paul’s School was founded in 1509 and currently occupies a large site in Barnes, south-west London. A selective independent school, it provides an education for boys aged 7-18 and has boarding facilities for a small number of its students.
Prospective entrants are usually expected to pass online and/or written examinations across a range of subjects, as well as undergoing an interview with a senior member of staff. In order to improve accessibility for students from poorer backgrounds, a wide range of bursaries and scholarships are available for boys who reach the required academic standard.
High Master
Sally-Anne Huang
Values and vision
St Paul’s School has a strong focus on academic excellence, with students expected to reach and maintain a consistently high standard in their work at all ages. In order to properly support the development of pupils outside the classroom, the school invests heavily in a huge range of extra-curricular activities.
St Paul’s has seen extensive modernisation and expansion in recent years, with further development proposed in order to provide facilities of the very highest quality.
ISI report
“The school is highly successful in meeting its aims. Throughout the school, pupils, including those with SEND or EAL, achieve exceptionally well both within and outside the classroom in response to excellent teaching. The most able pupils achieve outstanding success in school and external competitions. Within a culture of scholarship, the pupils’ attitude towards their learning is outstanding and plays a significant part in their progress and achievement.”
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