Teacher of Biology - (One term Maternity cover) at Radley College
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Radley College is inviting applications for the role of Teacher of Biology from January 2026. This is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave and it is envisaged it will run until 31 December 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to teach across the age range in a successful and innovative department within a friendly and collegiate school community. The successful applicant will assist the Head of Biology in bringing fresh ideas and impetus to an already strong department. There will be opportunities to contribute to the various clubs and societies the department runs as well as contributing to other boarding and extracurricular activities at Radley.
So, what are we looking for? Well, as with all good teachers, enthusiasm for the subject is paramount. We would also expect the successful applicant to have not only excellent subject knowledge but also a keen interest in pedagogy and a determination to reflect on and develop their teaching practices. As a boarding school, we are looking for someone prepared to throw themselves wholeheartedly into the life of the College. Radley is a community and those who get the most out of it – whether as boys or as teachers – are those who are prepared to embrace the breadth of the education that Radley offers. We have an increasingly diverse pupil intake and we are looking to increase diversity within our Common Room. We therefore encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
This position may come with accommodation which is free of rent, council tax and water rates, a competitive salary scale and other staff benefits.If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role prior to application, please email the Head of Department, Michael Noone (mgn.noone@radley.org.uk).
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Radley College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Please give your reasons for applying for this post and say why you believe you are suitable for the position. Study the job description and describe any experience and skills you have gained in other jobs or similar environments which demonstrates your ability and attitude to undertake the duties of this post
- In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. The scope of such checks will include all online open-source information, but specifically: • up to 10 years’ online history; • social and professional networking and media; • blogs and vlogs; • news and media reports; • information displayed publicly online by third parties; • any other relevant open-source information available. You can find out more about how these checks are carried out and how your personal data will be used at https://sp-index.com/privacy-policy/ If you have any concerns about the above please contact hr@radley.org.uk. We will only carry out these checks on shortlisted candidates and the results of which are not visible to the selection committee. In order for us to carry out these checks, please can you provide your date of birth, nationality and personal email address. We are unable to use work email addresses for these checks.
- Accommodation needs if appointed. Spouse/Partner: Children (please give ages):
- Do you hold a current UK driving licence
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