Teacher of Biology
Closing in 11 days (3 February 2026 9:00 am)
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
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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.