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TEACHER OF SCIENCE (KS3 – KS5) Preferably with Specialism in Biology
Grey Court School
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Source date: 11/9/2026
About this role
TEACHER OF SCIENCE (KS3 - KS5) Preferably with Specialism in Biology Visa Sponsorship is not available. MPS / UPS Starting January 2027 Grey Court is a vibrant, successful and well-established school situated on an impressive site close to the River Thames and Richmond Park. Rated as outstanding in all areas in March 2013, then in January 2018 and again in February 2024, we continue with our ambitious vision for both staff and students. Come and join us! About the role We are seeking to appoint a driven, innovative and inspiring Science Teacher preferably with a specialism in Biology for our forward-moving science department at KS3 & KS4. The successful candidate will be able to contribute value to the continuing successes of the science department, lead colleagues in the delivery of our dynamic curriculum and inspire in all of our students a lifelong passion for all of the sciences. ECTs are encouraged to apply. The Science Faculty currently offers a wide range of opportunities at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. Results continue to exceed national levels and are predicted to rise in science. Our A-level biology cohort has consistently achieved an ALPS grade 3 or higher over the past 5 years, putting us in the top 25% of providers and with two classes of Y12 & Y13 this year our Biology provision is continually growing. Science is one of our most popular subject areas at A level. We offer all three sciences at sixth form, as well as the extended certificate in Applied Science, and are looking for a candidate who can drive the biology aspect forward. Our facilities include subject dedicated labs that are supported by our technician team and in the main school we have 8 dedicated science labs again supported by an experienced and capable team of technicians. About You We are looking for someone to inspire our young people, and ensure that they all progress and excel in their learning. The right candidate will: be, or demonstrate the potential to be, an exceptional classroom practitioner have a clear passion for their area; supported by sound subject knowledge want the very best for all young people irrespective of background or challenge demonstrate an understanding of the importance of computing across the curriculum have the skills, drive and passion to deliver computing across the curriculum. About us Grey Court is committed to recruiting the very best teachers and support staff to benefit student experience in the classroom. We are an Ofsted rated outstanding school offering a comprehensive range of GCSEs, A levels and BTEC level 3 diplomas. We serve a diverse community and ensure we bring out the best in each student, be that through following vocational or academic pathways. Grey Court is part of the Wandle Teaching School Hub and provides a tailor made Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme to develop all aspects of our early career teachers and trainee teachers. The majority of ECTs stay with Grey Court after their training and many teachers progress to leading roles within the school or their own departments. As a training school we value the continuous development of our staff and offer a full range of professional training opportunities including in-house and cross-MAT CPD and national leadership programmes. Grey Court is part of the Every Child, Every Day multi academy trust which is made up of five local secondary schools. We are based in the London borough of Richmond, with good public transport links and close to the river Thames and Richmond Park. Grey Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to work with us, we look forward to hearing from you. Closing date: 12 PM November 16, 2026. Interview date: TBC For more information about Grey Court School please go to the school website. For more information about this job role please email Miss Amy Moran, Head of Science on amoran@greycourt.org.uk Job applications can only be submitted via the TES website. We do not accept CVs or any other unsolicited documents. We do not work with recruitment agencies or consultants. We reserve the right to close the advert early should an appropriate candidate be identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. If you do not hear back from us within a week of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted this time. The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, online background checks (including social media) and receipt of satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.