Teacher of Biology

at  Wellington College

Wellington College is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils.
Our Biology Department are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Biology Teacher with a love of education to join the team to encourage all students to make progress in this subject no matter their ability.
Dedication, hard work and passion will see you go far at Wellington College, we value and support our staff and you’ll have the chance to develop your skills.
You will join on a full time, permanent basis and in return as well as an attractive salary and an excellent opportunity to further develop, we offer contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity schemes, a generous health scheme including an Employee Assistance Programme, private medical, a cycle to work scheme, discounted staff membership to the Fitness Club, free lunch whilst on duty, free parking and school fee reduction.

In addition to the general duties of a teacher at Wellington, the post holder is expected to:

• Be willing to teach across the full age range from year 9 to year 13
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider College through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development
• Teach a standard timetable allocation (currently 36 lessons of 55 minutes in a twelve-day timetable cycle)
• Play a role in the extra-curricular life of the Department, including contributing to off-timetable workshops, extension programs, pre-university seminars, competitions, etc.
• Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Department
• We are a seven day a week boarding school and all teaching staff should be aware that there are lessons on a Saturday morning and expects teachers to participate enthusiastically in the activities that are offered to pupils during evenings and weekends