Biology Teacher in Lytham St Annes

Location AKS Lytham Independent School

Salary UCST salary scale between £31,680 - £49,159

Basis Full Time

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Biology Teacher

AKS Lytham Independent School 09/10/2026 Biology Teacher

We believe that a great education is one that empowers people to embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead with capability and confidence; one that enables people to make a difference in an uncertain but exciting future.We live this every day, with excellent teaching, a wide co-curricular offering and exceptional pastoral support. As an accredited Round Square school, we are able to tap into an international network of educators, helping us to deliver a world-class approach to character education, leadership and enabling our students to develop a global mindset.We are proud not just of the superb examination results our students achieve, but of the many ways they contribute, whether it is performing on stage, on the sports pitch, in service of others, or elsewhere - there is no typical AKS student.We are fortunate to be set in a stunning beach-front location on the Fylde coast, in wonderful buildings with fantastic facilities. The magic, though, is in the close community of the school: amongst its students, teachers, parents and support staff, there is a real and tangible warmth, where people are known and supported, challenged and cared for every day.AKS is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary UCST salary scale between £31,680 - £49,159 Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full Time Region Lytham St Annes Job category/type Biology Date posted 24/09/2026 Job reference REQ005657 Attachments JD - Biology Teacher.pdf

Job description

Biology Teacher

Salary - UCST salary scale between £31,680 - £49,159

Hours – Full time

Contract - Fixed Term contract from 2 nd November 2026 – 9 th July 2027

We are seeking to appoint a Biology Teacher to join our science department.

Teachers at AKS Lytham contribute to the academic and wider life of the school, through the delivery of their subject, participation in co-curricular activities and enrichment.

Please see the attached job description for more details of the role.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including excellent pay, a generous pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, discounted school fees and a laptop. After six months, staff also benefit from Westfield Benefits, providing discounts on shopping, travel, and holidays, as well as a free Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and other treatments.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 9 th October 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Interviews: To be confirmed

AKS Lytham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Biology Teacher