Insignis Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our multi skilled, proactive and efficient team as

Teacher of Biology

Full time (1 FTE) for ECT

or

a part time 0.8 for a fully qualified Teacher

permanent

Salary: Main pay scale 1- 6 £32,916 - £45,352 for full time

£26,332 - £36,286 for 0.8

Suitable for ECTS for a September 2026 start date

Fully qualified for a September or January 2027 start date

Closing date: Tuesday 30^th June 2026 at 12 noon

Insignis Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Teacher of biology up to A-Level, with the ability to teach Biology at Key Stage 3. Your first initial placement (for at least the academic year 2026-27) will be at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School located in Aylesbury Buckinghamshire and are an outstanding co-educational grammar school with outstanding provision for our young people. Our vision is to pioneer a grammar school education which equips the visionaries of tomorrow.

You will need to have a strong subject knowledge and be able to teach students of all abilities and ages. As well as this you will be highly organised with excellent communication and time management skills and will actively get involved with our ongoing efforts to become a fast-improving school.

Applicants will have the opportunity to work alongside outstanding practitioners in an environment which fosters high achievement and high standards. Insignis Academy Trust extensive CPD pathways and will support the right candidate in developing their leadership skills and career aspirations.

You may be required to work at premises occupied by the employer or any of the employer’s Academies, within a 25-mile radius, as directed by the employer.

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email recruitment@insignis.org.uk or by telephone 01296 744351, who will be happy to help.

Closing date: Closing date: Tuesday 30^th June 2026 at 12 noon

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications, documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK and a prohibition from teaching check.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.  

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.