Teacher of Biology - (One term Maternity cover)
- Organisation: Radley College
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Salary info Competitive
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Thursday 7 May 2026
Radley College is seeking to appoint a well qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Biology to cover maternity leave for one term only, starting September 2026.
Radley College is inviting applications for the role of Teacher of Biology from January 2026. This is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave and it is envisaged it will run until 31 December 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to teach across the age range in a successful and innovative department within a friendly and collegiate school community. The successful applicant will assist the Head of Biology in bringing fresh ideas and impetus to an already strong department. There will be opportunities to contribute to the various clubs and societies the department runs as well as contributing to other boarding and extracurricular activities at Radley.
So, what are we looking for? Well, as with all good teachers, enthusiasm for the subject is paramount. We would also expect the successful applicant to have not only excellent subject knowledge but also a keen interest in pedagogy and a determination to reflect on and develop their teaching practices. As a boarding school, we are looking for someone prepared to throw themselves wholeheartedly into the life of the College. Radley is a community and those who get the most out of it – whether as boys or as teachers – are those who are prepared to embrace the breadth of the education that Radley offers. We have an increasingly diverse pupil intake and we are looking to increase diversity within our Common Room. We therefore encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
This position may come with accommodation which is free of rent, council tax and water rates, a competitive salary scale and other staff benefits.If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role prior to application, please email the Head of Department, Michael Noone (mgn.noone@radley.org.uk).
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Radley College is seeking to appoint a well qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Biology to cover maternity leave for one term only, starting September 2026.
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Radley College is inviting applications for the role of Teacher of Biology from January 2026. This is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave and it is envisaged it will run until 31 December 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to teach across the age range in a successful and innovative department within a friendly and collegiate school community. The successful applicant will assist the Head of Biology in bringing fresh ideas and impetus to an already strong department. There will be opportunities to contribute to the various clubs and societies the department runs as well as contributing to other boarding and extracurricular activities at Radley.
So, what are we looking for? Well, as with all good teachers, enthusiasm for the subject is paramount. We would also expect the successful applicant to have not only excellent subject knowledge but also a keen interest in pedagogy and a determination to reflect on and develop their teaching practices. As a boarding school, we are looking for someone prepared to throw themselves wholeheartedly into the life of the College. Radley is a community and those who get the most out of it – whether as boys or as teachers – are those who are prepared to embrace the breadth of the education that Radley offers. We have an increasingly diverse pupil intake and we are looking to increase diversity within our Common Room. We therefore encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
This position may come with accommodation which is free of rent, council tax and water rates, a competitive salary scale and other staff benefits.If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role prior to application, please email the Head of Department, Michael Noone (mgn.noone@radley.org.uk).
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