Job details

Salary: Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 - UPS3

Employer: King Arthur’s School

Location: Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9BX

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 3 February 2026 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Biology to join our thriving Science department. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring educator to ignite curiosity and foster a love of learning in the next generation of scientists.

What will I be doing?

The successful candidate will:

  • Teach Science across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Deliver engaging, practical, and theory-based lessons that promote discovery and critical thinking
  • Support students in developing confidence, knowledge, and enthusiasm for the sciences.
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment opportunities, STEM clubs, and trips.
  • Have excellent communication have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and school
  • Be able to build relationships quickly
  • Show respect to others and be able to embrace the ethos and values of the School
  • Be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable

DBS check

This post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.

Supporting documents and information

To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here

For more information about our school, please click here to view our careers page.

The school support the wellbeing and workload of staff , ensuring King Arthurs is in line with Somerset for term times, weekend and holiday email protocol, limiting meetings to once a week and allowing where necessary flexible working hours. There is a very supportive staff body, who contribute to wellbeing, Friday baking, Arthur’s nominations and KA Angels for example. You will be joining an improving school with opportunity to make a change and be part of a journey.

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Hamblin, Office Manager on claire.hamblin@kingarthurs.org.uk who will be happy to arrange this.

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