Teacher of biology (one term)
- Organisation: Hereford Cathedral School
- Location: Herefordshire
- Tenure: Fixed Term
- Closing Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
Hereford Cathedral School seeks to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Biology Teacher to join our outstanding faculty. The successful candidate will set the vision and direction for the department and be responsible for ensuring that our curriculum is aligned to excellence to A-Level and beyond as well as inspire the next generations of biologists.
This is a position for a teacher wishing to join a sector-leading educational provision which values continuous professional development, a culture of collaboration, reflective practice and where colleagues are nurtured, supported and encouraged in their careers.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
We seek someone:
Who is an outstanding teacher of Biology
With a passion for Biology and is able to inspire and motivate our pupils
Who will interpret data and tracking to ensure that all pupils make necessary progress
A C C O U N T A B I L I T I E S
To contribute to the Department by carrying out the professional duties of a teacher
To maintain the Department’s strong academic record
R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
To continue to embed the Cultures of Thinking ethos within the Department and whole school
To liaise with the Head of Biology to ensure a successful programme of study for pupils
To encourage, facilitate and participate in the development of ICT within the Department and to support the ongoing development of the Digital Strategy
To implement the curriculum, including the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work (designed to school framework), teaching, assessment and marking, which support the School’s implementation of all current statutory requirements
Teaching Responsibilities:
To teach Biology and deliver an inspiring, challenging and balanced curriculum to students that supports the subject areas, in line with National Teaching Standards
Develop enrichment activities to enhance teaching and learning including clubs, trips and competitions
To support the development of the faculty and overall School aims and objectives
To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students
To embed the ‘Cultures of Thinking’ ethos within teaching pedagogy
Administrative Duties:
To undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the operational needs of the department or wider school
To maintain appropriate records and provide relevant and accurate information for information systems to ensure that all records are up-to-date
Pastoral Responsibilities:
To provide pastoral support to pupils as a form tutor or similar role as required
To attend year and whole school assemblies
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Hereford Cathedral School seeks to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Biology Teacher to join our outstanding faculty. The successful candidate will set the vision and direction for the department and be responsible for ensuring that our curriculum is aligned to excellence to A-Level and beyond as well as inspire the next generations of biologists.
Description
This is a position for a teacher wishing to join a sector-leading educational provision which values continuous professional development, a culture of collaboration, reflective practice and where colleagues are nurtured, supported and encouraged in their careers.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
We seek someone:
Who is an outstanding teacher of Biology
With a passion for Biology and is able to inspire and motivate our pupils
Who will interpret data and tracking to ensure that all pupils make necessary progress
A C C O U N T A B I L I T I E S
To contribute to the Department by carrying out the professional duties of a teacher
To maintain the Department’s strong academic record
R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
To continue to embed the Cultures of Thinking ethos within the Department and whole school
To liaise with the Head of Biology to ensure a successful programme of study for pupils
To encourage, facilitate and participate in the development of ICT within the Department and to support the ongoing development of the Digital Strategy
To implement the curriculum, including the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work (designed to school framework), teaching, assessment and marking, which support the School’s implementation of all current statutory requirements
Teaching Responsibilities:
To teach Biology and deliver an inspiring, challenging and balanced curriculum to students that supports the subject areas, in line with National Teaching Standards
Develop enrichment activities to enhance teaching and learning including clubs, trips and competitions
To support the development of the faculty and overall School aims and objectives
To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students
To embed the ‘Cultures of Thinking’ ethos within teaching pedagogy
Administrative Duties:
To undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the operational needs of the department or wider school
To maintain appropriate records and provide relevant and accurate information for information systems to ensure that all records are up-to-date
Pastoral Responsibilities:
To provide pastoral support to pupils as a form tutor or similar role as required
To attend year and whole school assemblies
