Teacher of Biology (A Level Focus)

Independent Senior School | Potters Bar, Hertfordshire / North London
Full Time | Permanent
September 2026 Start
Salary: £30,000 - £52,000 dependent on experience

An excellent independent senior school in Potters Bar is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Biology to join its successful Science Department from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Biology specialist to teach highly motivated pupils in a school known for its strong academic standards, small class sizes, and supportive learning environment. The role will have a particular emphasis on A Level Biology teaching, making it ideally suited to a teacher who enjoys stretching academically ambitious students and delivering engaging, intellectually rigorous lessons.

The school has an established reputation for academic excellence and pastoral care, offering pupils a traditional yet forward-thinking education within a welcoming and well-resourced environment. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture and the opportunity to teach engaged, respectful students who genuinely enjoy learning.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Biology across Key Stages 3-5, with a strong focus on A Level Biology
• Inspire curiosity, confidence, and academic ambition in pupils
• Contribute to the continued success and development of the Science Department
• Support the wider life of the school through pastoral and co-curricular involvement

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• A strong academic background in Biology or a related subject
• Experience teaching Biology to A Level standard
• Excellent subject knowledge and classroom practice
• A genuine enthusiasm for independent education and high academic expectations
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents

The School Offers:

• Motivated and well-behaved pupils
• Small class sizes and excellent teaching resources
• A supportive and collaborative staff community
• A competitive salary package of £30,000-£52,000 dependent on experience
• The opportunity to teach in a well-regarded independent school with a strong academic ethos

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ambitious early career teachers with strong subject knowledge and a passion for Biology education.

To apply or to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please contact Ella Hayes at Connaught Education or apply via this advert.

Connaught Education - The Independent School Specialists

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.