Teacher of Biology

The King’s School, Canterbury is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Biology to join our thriving Science Department from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to teach motivated pupils in one of the UK’s leading independent schools, located in the historic Cathedral Precincts in the heart of Canterbury.

Biology is a popular and academically successful subject at King’s, taught by a team of specialist teachers who share a passion for inspiring curiosity and intellectual exploration. Pupils study Biology from Year 9 through to IGCSE and A level, achieving excellent results and frequently progressing to leading universities and medical courses.

The successful candidate will teach Biology across the age range of 13–18, contribute to the rich super-curricular life of the department, and play a full role in the pastoral and co-curricular life of the School. We welcome applications from teachers at any stage of their career, including exceptional graduates or those considering a career change into teaching.

King’s offers a supportive and collaborative staff community, excellent facilities including our new Science building, and a broad co-curricular programme that encourages pupils to develop curiosity, creativity and confidence.

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Closing date for receipt of applications: 18 March 2026.

The King's School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. 

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.