Teacher of Science (Biology)

Chatham Grammar, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January

• Closing date

  4 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,055.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Science (Biology) job summary

About this Role

This is a fixed-term role for up to one year, starting January. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality Biology teaching while contributing to the broader work of our collaborative and vibrant Science faculty.

At UKAT, we work creatively and collaboratively across all our academies, fostering a culture and ethos that supports growth, aspiration, and achievement for every student. Our environment is open, supportive, and ambitious — enabling staff and students alike to thrive.

What We Offer

• The chance to teach and inspire within a Trust that values creativity, innovation and collaboration.

• A supportive and aspirational environment with access to excellent resources, including our one-to-one iPad scheme.

• Extensive opportunities for professional development and career progression across UKAT.

• A strong extra-curricular Science offer, enabling students to deepen and extend their passion for the subject.

• Recruitment incentives may be available for the right candidate.

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate and dedicated Teacher of Science with a specialism in Biology.

• An educator who can deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that spark curiosity and support strong student outcomes.

• A collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to curriculum innovation and enrichment across the Science faculty.

  How to Apply

  Your application should be completed after reading the job description and person specification. Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and why you believe you are a strong candidate.

  We are committed to attracting top talent to our inclusive Trust and welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender reassignment, age, or sexual orientation.

  Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

  We review applications as they are received and reserve the right to interview suitable candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

  The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.  This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.  The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview.  The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.

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

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 Chatham Grammar

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 950 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chatham Grammar website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chatham-grammar

Chatham Grammar (CG) is a selective 11 – 19 girls academy (with a mixed sixth form) whose Lead Sponsor is the University of Kent. Chatham Grammar is part of the established University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT).

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