Inspirational Biology Teacher
The Downs School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6AD17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
6 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Main scale/Upper Pay Range. Part Time and Permanent (0.6 FTE)
Inspirational Biology Teacher job summary
The Downs School is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and inspiring classroom practitioner with a real passion for Biology. We offer an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and motivated team where your skills and determination will play a pivotal role in positively impacting the lives of our students and share in our vision of ‘educating today’s students for the world of tomorrow’. ECTs will be welcomed as well as those from more experienced teachers.
Our highly successful and forward-thinking Science Faculty is comprised of expert scientists who are united in their commitment to constantly improving their teaching practice. Our commitment to CPD and inspirational teaching and learning is a stand-out feature of both the department and the school. The team has been working closely with the education expert Adam Boxer to further improve our excellent science outcomes (“red hot” ALPS 2 / 3 across all Sciences at both KS4 and KS5 in 2024). Adam runs Carousel Learning and delivers CPD nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will join their colleagues in taking a lead role in the pursuit of ever-improving practice designed to accelerate student progression.
About the Role: As a successful candidate, you will:
- Deliver Expertise: Showcase strong subject knowledge in Biology teaching your discipline with confidence and clarity up to Key Stage 5.
- Motivate and Inspire: Bring your enthusiasm for biology into the classroom, igniting curiosity and a love for learning.
- Collaborate: Contribute to the success of our science faculty by working closely with a dedicated team of teachers.
- Build Relationships: Create positive and trusting connections with students while making learning exciting and challenging.
- Embrace Innovation: Be open to creative and innovative teaching methods.
- Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic environment, handling challenges with flexibility.
What we offer: In return, you’ll enjoy:
- Caring Environment: Our positive ethos prioritises staff well-being and recognition.
- Empowerment: Work alongside ambitious, dedicated colleagues who are committed to developing the whole child.
- Exceptional Students: Engage with children who love being at school, exhibit exceptional behaviour and have a strong attitude towards their learning.
- Professional Environment: Join a stimulating and collaborative workplace in a school Ofsted labelled as ‘exceptional’ in October 2024
- Professional Growth: Access extraordinary professional development and support to enhance your teaching skills.
- Flexible Work Options: We value work balance through the availability of flexible working, our ‘Time for you Tuesdays’, commuted INSETs and Employee Assistance Programme.
About Us - The Downs School and Sixth Form is a successful, oversubscribed, and highly regarded secondary school located in the beautiful Downs area of West Berkshire. Praised in our recent Ofsted for the exceptional behaviour of our students, we are judged by ALPS to be red hot, reflecting our commitment to high-quality teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
Application Details - We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. We welcome pre-arranged visits to the school. Please apply via My New Term and for more information, please contact recruitment@thedownsschool.org,
Closing date: 23 November 2026
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 Downs School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- Up to 1307 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Downs School website
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