A Co-Educational Independent Day School for Students aged 11-18 TEACHER OF BIOLOGY Full-time, Interim We are seeking an outstanding subject specialist to teach biology across years 7 to 13 within our excellent biology department. In this role, you will teach biology across the Edexcel IGCSE and OCR A level specifications. In addition, you will contribute to our co-curricular provision. About You The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching biology to A level, be confident in preparing students for IGCSE and A level exams. You will demonstrate a real passion for teaching, have characteristics of outstanding teaching practice and an ability to inspire students in their subject. This is a interim role for the spring and summer terms in 2026. Our School Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading. The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential. What we offer Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme and life assurance cover; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development. Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk Closing date: 09:00 on Tuesday 16 December 2025 Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. Registered charity number 1087839 • No agencies, please • www.rbcs.org.uk The Headmaster & School are in membership of HMC, SHMIS and AGBIS. Registered Charity No 1087839. Registered in England & Wales as a company limited by guarantee No 4243510 Registered Office as above.