Teacher of Biology

Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Biology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Biology job summary

Join a thriving science team where academic excellence, strong student demand and a spirit of curiosity shape every lesson. ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply. Our well‑established science induction and mentoring programme provides excellent support for early‑career colleagues, with dedicated time, regular coaching and a collaborative department culture that makes TGS an ideal place to grow as a teacher.

From September 2026, new Year 12 students will follow A Level courses, with Biology consistently among the most popular Sixth Form subjects. At GCSE, all students study separate sciences, and many continue to science A Levels. In Years 7-9, students learn through collaborative inquiry in our Middle Years Programme. You will be joining a team committed to high‑quality teaching and deep scientific understanding.

We offer an extensive CPD programme, leadership development opportunities and strong support for staff wellbeing.

Tonbridge Grammar School is an outstanding, high‑performing state grammar school with a mixed Sixth Form and a vibrant, ambitious student body. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Apply now to join a forward‑thinking subject team and a community where every member is valued and supported to succeed.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:

5 Additional INSET days a year

Free use of our Fitness suite

Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs

Parking/electric car charging

Cycle to work scheme

Active staff community and socials

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Tonbridge Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tonbridge Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tonbridge-grammar-school

Tonbridge Grammar School; a high performing state grammar school in Kent
Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years and with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK. In our most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, inspectors judged that Tonbridge Grammar School maintained the standards identified in their 2019 inspection; ‘outstanding for overall effectiveness’. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.

TGS is situated in Kent ‘the garden of England’, close to Royal Tunbridge Wells. This location is ideal for trips to London and you will also find beautiful countryside on your doorstep. Excellent transport links to both London and the coast.

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