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Teacher of Biology

Teacher of Biology

Rossall School

Lancashire

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2023
Apply by:
11 April 2023

Job overview

Rossall School is among the most successful and prestigious independent boarding and day schools in the North West with flourishing pupil numbers.

With an enticing and highly aspirational culture, Rossall School is offering opportunities for exceptional educators to come and work with supremely talented, inspiring and compassionate professionals to teach our hard working, ambitious and delightful pupils.


An inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of Biology is required to join our thriving Science department. The successful applicant will be a qualified teacher or an ECT and should be able and willing to teach Biology from KS3 up to A Level standard. The ability to also teach another Science would be an advantage. Experience of the International Baccalaureate is desirable though not essential. We will also consider applications from current and potential teacher trainees.

The Science Faculty consists of 11 teaching members of staff and a number of technicians. The individual sciences are taught from Year 9 and the majority of pupils sit GCSEs in the three separate sciences. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are popular options at both A Level and within the IBDP. The Department works closely with the Rossall School Space Centre headed up by Dr Nick Lister.

The Biology Department collaborates effectively with other STEM disciplines to ensure the best organic experience for budding scientists. Recent Biology societies have included a Zoology society, a KS3 experiment skills workshop and preparation for Med/Vet university applications through activities, workshops and talks. The department also supports our pupil directed Eco Society and pupils and teachers love to be involved in the running and maintenance of the school farm.

Classrooms are well equipped with good audio visual resources. The subject is well resourced and members of the department work collaboratively to share good practice and track students’ progress.


Further details of the post can be found on the website www.rossall.org.uk


Closing date: Tuesday 11th April 2023

Early applicants may be offered an interview before the closing date


Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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About Rossall School

Rossall School is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational boarding and day schools, in a picturesque and historic setting on the Lancashire coastline. 

Our impressive campus of 160 acres on the picturesque Lancashire coast reflects the heritage of the school, with stunning period architecture at every turn. However, within our historic Grade II listed facades is a thriving school offering a world class education; Rossall is a school with a commitment to academic excellence backed by excellent facilities. It is a school where dedicated, professional staff, deliver a broad curriculum, provide the very best pastoral care and support and deliver an exciting and extensive extra-curricular programme to all our students, whether boarding or day, at all levels of the school.    

Rossall is an inspiring place to live, learn and work; we are fortunate to attract fantastic students and inspiring teaching staff to join us on our beautiful campus by the sea.                                                                      

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