We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented teacher to join a thriving Biology Department on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave until Easter 2026.
This cover position is fixed-term and part-time, with a starting timetable in the region of 12 periods per week for the remainder of the current academic year (out of a possible 30 periods for a full-time member of staff). The timetable is expected to increase in September 2025 to be in the region of 18 periods per week.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate extensive subject knowledge and a real enthusiasm for science and biology in particular, alongside a meticulous and professional approach to their teaching. A commitment to involvement in extracurricular activities and curriculum enrichment, is essential.
Please read our candidate job pack for full details and to apply submit a completed and signed application form, along with a brief supporting letter addressed to Mrs Rebecca Dougall, Headmistress. Applications can be submitted via email (recruitment@shsk.org.uk) in the first instance and then hard copy sent to:
Human Resources Department
St Helen and St Katharine
Faringdon Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1BE
Please note that any application form submitted electronically must be completed in the existing application form format, within Adobe
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To apply for this position, please complete the downloadable application form and send it to: recruitment@shsk.org.uk
Teacher of Biology Candidate Pack Application FormAll job applicants are requested to read the following documents:
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