Head of Biology. Education & Training

• Head of Biology
• Independent Fifth and Sixth Form College
• September 2026

Connaught Education is currently supporting the most academically rigorous fifth and sixth form college in London to appoint a Head of Biology on a full time, permanent basis from September 2026.

The college in question is one of London's most renowned fee-paying schools, it specialises in the delivery of Key Stage 4 and 5 to small classes of highly engaged young people, results are consistently outstanding, and leavers go on to the best universities in the country including Oxbridge.

The role in question leads a core subject within the school, Biology is a highly popular and oversubscribed choice at both Key Stage 4 and 5.

The appointed Head of Biology will be an accomplished teacher with a strong degree in a relevant subject area and a demonstrable track record of leadership as well as excellent examination results.

The successful Head of Biology will receive the following benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Small classes, which allow teachers to focus on quality teaching
• Ongoing support from Directors of Studies who uniquely support all students throughout the year and liaise with parents and guardians on behalf of teachers
• A supportive and informal work culture, and bespoke opportunities for training
• Guaranteed Income Protection with payment of 75% of your salary minus state benefits
• Life Assurance with payment of 4 times your salary
• Enrolment in an Aviva pension plan
• Access to Salary Extras, offering discounts on cinema tickets, days out, and purchases with household names.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring Biology Teacher to join an outstanding independent school in a middle leadership position on a permanent basis.

To apply, please submit your application via the advertisement enclosed or contact Liam Mucklow at Connaught Education directly.

Connaught Education - The Independent School Specialist.

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