CURRICULUM CO-ORDINATOR FOR BIOLOGY

Wallingford School, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8HH

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Biology, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + TLR
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + TLR

CURRICULUM CO-ORDINATOR FOR BIOLOGY job summary

Wallingford School is an oversubscribed, successful 11-18 school with enthusiastic students, supportive staff and excellent facilities. We are among the most successful schools in the country for progress in English and Maths. In 2025, 81% of our students achieved at least a Grade 4 in English and Maths at GCSE; 63% achieved at least a Grade 5 in English and Maths and 29% achieved 5 or more Grade 7s or above. Vocational grades were similarly impressive: 91% of entries gained at least a Level 2 Pass and 31% were at least a Level 2 Distinction. At A Level, 31% of entries were A*-A and 61% of entries were A*-B. 83% of KS5 Vocational entries gained at least a Merit and 57% were a Distinction or Distinction*.

This is a very happy and supportive environment, with great relationships throughout the school. We place an especially high value on the development of colleagues and have an extensive professional development programme. There are many opportunities for teachers to work collaboratively across the school. Within departments, and across the school as a whole, there are often opportunities to take on roles of responsibility. The successful applicant should expect to be very well supported in their professional development.

The Science department at Wallingford is one of the most talented and dedicated teams you will find anywhere. The department is well supported by a team of committed technicians. Science has a record of significant success at all key stages. In KS4 Science, our students consistently make progress that is significantly above the national average. In 2025, 72% achieved at least two grade 4s in GCSE Double Award Science and 70% of all GCSE Triple Science grades were at 7+. KS5 performance continues to be very strong, with those students studying A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics regularly making excellent progress. In 2025, 67% of all A Level grades were at least a B (Biology 61%, Chemistry 76%, and Physics 68%). We also have a popular and successful vocational pathway in BTEC Applied Science. In 2025, 67% of the students gained a Distinction or Distinction* in this qualification.

Please see attached document for job description and further particulars.

Wallingford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to the usual child protection vetting processes along with other relevant employment checks.

Further information and an application form can be found on our school website at www.wallingfordschool.com or telephone us on 01491 829722 or e-mail us at recruit@wallingfordschool.com

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wallingford School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1437 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wallingford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wallingford-school

Wallingford School is an oversubscribed, successful 11-18 school with enthusiastic students, supportive staff and excellent facilities. We are among the most successful schools in the country for progress in English and Maths. In 2019 students achieved 75% 4+ in English and Maths at GCSE, with a Progress 8 score of +0.31. Our A Level students are consistently in the top 25% nationally for Value Added progress.

This is a very happy and supportive environment, with great relationships throughout the school. We place an especially high value on the development of colleagues and have an extensive professional development programme. There are many opportunities for teachers to work collaboratively across the school.

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