Head of Biology
The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
20 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
- £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) Plus TLR
Head of Biology job summary
OFSTED 2023
Leadership & management - Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes - Outstanding
Personal development - Outstanding Sixth Form Provision - Outstanding
About this Role
Post: Head of Biology
Salary: Teacher Pay Scale - Plus a TLR
Reporting to: Head of Science
Starting Date: 1st September 2026 - Permanent Contract
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Science / Head of Biology to develop their career at our hugely successful secondary school for 11-19 year olds. We have recently been awarded £2.4 million to develop our site in our oversubscribed and popular school. You will be working in a thriving faculty, with a team of hugely experienced, kind and supportive colleagues, and you will be teaching in a harmonious, well equipped, modern and highly thought of area within the school and given every opportunity to perfect your craft as well as develop skills for your future. Our commitment to staff and student wellbeing is central in all we do, every day.
We are looking to appoint a colleague who:
Has passion for their subject and thoroughly enjoys their teaching
Has a genuine regard and respect for young people
Enjoys professional development
Will embrace our culture and ethos which is important to us
Our school will provide:
A strong, friendly Science faculty with a good track record in offering support
A strong culture of professional development
A fantastic group of students to teach and inspire
A successful and thorough induction programme
A school committed to well-being and with work life balance
About the School: Shaping Futures
The Marlborough Science Academy is a highly successful, mixed comprehensive school with a reputation for its resilience, innovation and creativity. We do not believe in "glass ceilings" or labelling students by targets; we believe that with extraordinary teaching, no student is left behind and curiosity is the key.
Our Values & Ethos
Marlborough is a very special place defined by our “Values”. As a Single Academy Trust, we sit at the heart of a vibrant learning community in St Albans. We pride ourselves on our unique ethos described by staff and student as being ‘just like a family’. We are a school that combines academic aspiration with a deep sense of care, inclusion, and opportunities for all.
Our values are not just words on a wall; they underpin every decision, policy, and procedure. We are looking for a Headteacher who embodies these five values:
- Dignity
- Kindness
- Compassion
- Courage
- Endeavour
If you like the sound of the above, we want to hear from you. We offer a fringe salary rate and continuous service recognition for colleagues transferring from a school in the Herts LEA area. The school supports and promotes the safeguarding of children and is an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. This vacancy will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require the candidates to evidence the right to work in the UK. We may also carry out checks on social media for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
The closing date for applications is 13th April 2026 with the interview date to be confirmed. Please apply by visiting My New Term at https://www.mynewterm.com. Applications to be made as soon as possible as we will interview for the right candidate on receipt of their application.
Prospective Candidates
We welcome visits! Come and see our “exemplary behaviour” and feel the warmth and friendliness for yourself. To arrange a visit, please contact Ann Tyson HR administrator on 01727 731 395 a.tyson@marlborough.herts.sch.uk
School Address:
The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street
St Albans AL1 2QA
Email: admin@marlborough.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk
The Marlborough Science Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Marlborough Science Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1335 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Marlborough Science Academy website
School location
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