Teacher of Biology Teacher (with option to be Head of Science)
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
Location: Priory School, 39 Sir Harry’s Road, Edgbaston, B15 2UR
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time or part-time (four days a week or full-time)
Salary (actual): £25,921 – £42,559
Closing Date: Monday 23rd March 2026
Position(s) Available: Teacher of Biology Teacher (with option to be Head of Science)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Interview Date(s): Week Beginning Monday 23rd March 2026
Core Purpose of the Role: To be the school’s specialist teacher of biology (GCSE & A-level). The role of Head of Department may be available to the right candidate.
How to apply: Please apply through TES
Whilst the closing date for receipt of application is Friday 20th March, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
OUR VISION & VALUES at Priory School are to pursue the dream of every child possessing both courageous and compassionate hearts that glow in ways that inspire and endear others. But also, perpetually curious and creative minds that leave no stone unturned in their endless search for truth, discovery, and meaning.
OUR PURPOSE at Priory School is to nurture our family-oriented school and remain devoted to the promotion and celebration of our multicultural community to inspire and foster a lifelong love of learning on a truly equal footing. Our heritage is our foundation from which we educate our students to become responsible global citizens. We embrace diversity and interfaith understanding alongside awareness of environmental and global issues, in response to the needs of our time.
This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.
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