Biology Teacher | Secondary School & Sixth Form | Cambridge

The Opportunity

Cambridge is a global epicentre for life sciences, home to the Silicon Fen and the world-leading research of the Biomedical Campus. We are seeking an exceptional Biology Teacher to join a faculty that operates at the cutting edge of science education. In this role, you will inspire students in a city defined by the legacy of Darwin and Crick, helping them to explore the complexities of the living world from molecular genetics to global ecosystems.

The Department

You will join a high-achieving team of specialists who treat Biology as a rigorous, evidence-based discipline that is central to solving 21st-century challenges. The school features university-standard laboratories, including specialized equipment for gel electrophoresis, high-resolution microscopy, and environmental data-logging. We follow a curriculum that emphasizes the "Big Ideas" of Biology, fostering deep conceptual links between cell theory, evolution, and bioenergetics. We leverage our unique location by maintaining active partnerships with local biotech firms and the University of Cambridge, providing students with exposure to real-world research and advanced laboratory workshops.

Core Responsibilities

• Academic Delivery: Teaching Biology across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), with a significant portion of the timetable dedicated to A-Level Biology (AQA/OCR) for the right candidate.
• Practical Excellence: Leading the delivery of the A-Level Practical Endorsement and GCSE "Required Practicals," ensuring students develop high-level technical precision and investigative skills.
• Scientific Inquiry: Training students to move beyond rote memorization to a deep understanding of the scientific method, including the statistical analysis of biological data.
• Curriculum Innovation: Integrating contemporary biological issues—such as CRISPR technology, pandemic preparedness, and biodiversity loss—into the standard schemes of work.
• STEM Enrichment: Coordinating the Biology Challenge and British Biology Olympiad, while facilitating visits to local research institutes and botanical gardens.

The Successful Candidate

We are looking for a subject expert who can bridge the gap between classroom theory and the frontiers of modern research. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Biology or a closely related life science (e.g., Genetics, Biochemistry, or Zoology).
• Subject Depth: The ability to simplify complex abstract concepts (like cell signalling or epigenetics) for younger learners while providing rigorous "stretch and challenge" for Post-16 students.
• Laboratory Leadership: A total commitment to maintaining a safe, organized, and high-functioning laboratory environment in line with CLEAPSS guidelines.
• Analytical Mindset: A teacher who uses diagnostic assessment and data to identify student misconceptions and provide high-impact, formative feedback.

Why Join Us?

• A school that treats Biology as a flagship subject with high student enrolment and a strong track record of progression to Medicine and Veterinary Sciences.
• Access to specialized professional development focused on the latest research in cognitive science and practical biology pedagogy.
• The opportunity to work in Cambridge—a city offering an unparalleled intellectual environment, historic beauty, and a thriving community of science professionals.
• A supportive, professional staff culture that values collaborative planning and the exchange of innovative teaching strategies.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process for this Biology Teacher position. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.