Science Teacher - Biology Specialist - Waltham Forest
Science Teacher – Elevate Practical Biology Skills and Lead KS5 Curriculum in a Supportive Faculty – Waltham Forest
A dynamic and supportive secondary school in Waltham Forest is recruiting an enthusiastic Teacher of Science with a specialization in Biology to strengthen the KS5 provision from January 2026.
- Science Teacher required from January 2026
- Waltham Forest-based school committed to securing better outcomes in the Life Sciences.
- Seeking a Biology specialist to teach across the core KS3/4 curriculum and lead A-Level Biology.
You will teach all three sciences at KS3 and Combined/Triple Science at GCSE, with a focus on raising the quality of instruction and outcomes in Biology topics up to A-Level. Experience leading a key stage or specific subject area would be advantageous.
Experience and Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status ( QTS ) and a relevant Science degree ( Biology preferred).
- Proven success in achieving strong GCSE and A-Level results in Biology.
- Ability to demonstrate and manage complex biology practicals effectively.
- Willingness to contribute to a collaborative faculty goal of raising STEM uptake.
School Information
The Science department is large and well-staffed, benefiting from a supportive Head of Department and a clear focus on shared planning to manage workload. We recently had a full refurbishment of our laboratories, providing a superb environment for practical science delivery in a thriving East London location.
- Supportive team environment and manageable workload structure.
- Inner London salary and excellent training opportunities.
- Opportunity to take on a TLR for curriculum development.
- Faculty has a generous annual budget specifically for new Biology practical resources.
- Strong internal pathways for staff seeking Middle Leadership (TLR) roles within 12-18 months.
- Located 5 minutes walk from a major tube/DLR interchange for easy commuting.
Salary
Paid to MPS/UPS Inner London Scale
Application
To apply for this Science Teacher position in Waltham Forest, please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.
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