Head of Biology

Prendergast School, London, SE4 1LE

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Biology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Inner London MPR/UPR + TLR 2b (£5,867 per annum)
• Additional allowances:

  Inner London MPR/UPR + TLR 2b (£5,867 per annum)

Head of Biology job summary

We wish to appoint an experienced teacher to lead and manage the Biology subject area within the Science Faculty from January 2027. This post is offered on a one year fixed term contract to cover the substantive post holder’s maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be a committed and experienced teacher, who is a highly effective classroom practitioner, and has management aspirations within the subject area.

Biology is very well taught at Prendergast School and is a popular subject choice amongst our students at key Stage 5. The successful candidate will be joining a very strong team of teachers who enjoy working together to develop a love of learning in our students through all key stages.

Prendergast School is a beacon of educational excellence. We've led girls' education in Lewisham for over 130 years, and our mixed 6th Form continues to grow in popularity. Following our 3 previous Outstanding OFSTED judgements, we are proud to have achieved Outstanding in all categories in our most recent OFSTED inspection in March 2025. This exceptional track record is a testament to our commitment to both our students and staff.

As part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, you’ll benefit from a powerful network of support and resources. We are not just outstanding in academics, we also hold the NACE Award, the Wellbeing Award, and the Gold Artsmark Award, reflecting our holistic commitment to staff and student development.

We invest in our people. That’s why we are committed to providing meaningful and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), from a comprehensive and supportive induction to a rich and varied CPD program across the school and Federation. You will also take part in the school's appraisal policy, appraising staff as required and using the process to develop their professional effectiveness.

We also recognise the importance of work-life balance. We are genuinely committed to finding flexible working arrangements that suit you and the role. We encourage all candidates to discuss their needs with us during the recruitment process.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

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 Prendergast School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1052 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Prendergast School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prendergast-school-london

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