Teacher of Science (Biology)
Borden Grammar School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DBThis job expired on 11 October 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Ideally looking for someone on a 4 day week but would consider applications from anyone wanting to apply.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Borden is actively seeking a highly competent and skilled Biology Teacher with a love of their subject to start in January 2027.
All science specialisms are highly popular and successful subjects at both GCSE and A Level, resulting from a challenging curriculum combined with a reflective pedagogy. The successful candidate will be part of a very strong department and should be able to teach all Key Stages, with the potential of offering A level if they wish to.
The successful candidate will need to be able to teach Biology to at least KS4, as well as another science. The Science department regularly leads educational visits within and beyond the UK, and the successful applicant would be expected to contribute to this expansive ethos.
What the school offers its staff
The post is equally suited to somebody seeking to join the profession or looking for career development by securing a new post in a successful school. You would be joining a strong team of specialists, focused on pedagogical improvement and passionate about creating a love for their subject.
The successful candidate should be confident that Borden is both an exciting and supportive place to work. We care very much about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:
- Counselling and mental wellbeing support service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free and adequate parking for all staff
- Free flu jabs
- Free eye test
- Therapy dog
- Wellbeing charter signatories with an active wellbeing committee
- No more than one directed meeting a week and early finishes before events
- More than minimum PPA time provided to all teaching staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to student safety, so applicants with substantial access to children must disclose their criminal background. You must complete a self-disclosure form at shortlisting. Please note it is illegal to apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. This role is exempt from Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning we do not automatically discriminate against those with prior offences. However, any job offer remains strictly dependent upon a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Borden Grammar School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 938 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- humanresources@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01795 424192
Founded in 1878, Borden Grammar School is a highly successful, vibrant and forward thinking grammar school for boys located in the heart of Sittingbourne. The school has a coeducational 6th form and is also part of a thriving post-16 partnership with two other local schools (both selective and non selective).
The school regularly achieves outstanding outcomes giving genuine opportunities to young people, many from more deprived neighbourhoods. This academic development takes place in the context of a culture where we are focused on developing young people to change the world for the better. The school ethos and house system is built around our values of kindness, creativity, resilience, courageousness and respect with effort at its root i.e. “striving forward together”. This means you would be working in a caring and progressive community focused on supporting both students and staff to reach their potential.
As a member of staff, you have the intellectual freedom to truly focus on teaching your subject at depth, since “Pupils show self-discipline and dedication to learning” and “The behaviour of pupils in lessons is impressive” (Ofsted 2026).
You will be able to inspire students to ‘think hard’ whilst simultaneously building positive working relationships since “Inclusion is at the heart of this school.” (Ofsted 2026)
Our staff community is vibrant, reflective and thoughtful; working together to improve with professionalism and good humour. Indeed “Staff love working at this school.” (Ofsted 2026) We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and you will experience,
- Counselling, mental wellbeing support service and therapy dogs
- Cycle to work scheme and free and adequate parking for all staff
- Free flu jabs and eye tests
- Wellbeing charter signatories with an active wellbeing committee
- No more than one directed meeting a week and early finishes before events
- More than minimum PPA time provided to all teaching staff
- Staff social Activities
- Flexible working and bespoke CPD
- A two week October half term
Arranging a visit to Borden Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email humanresources@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk.
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