Head of Biology

Head of Biology Available From January 2027 Leighton Park School is seeking an inspirational and experienced teacher to lead our highly successful and popular Biology Department from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious individual to take on a leadership role in a thriving department, delivering Biology across KS3, KS4, A Level, and the IB Diploma Programme. As Head of Biology, you will provide vision and leadership, fostering an engaging and innovative learning environment. You will inspire and support students of all abilities to achieve their full potential and be confident in integrating ICT into Biology teaching. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and teaching strategies and will play an active role in the school’s Co-Curricular programme. The School offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits. To apply, please complete the attached application form, or complete the online form on our recruitment website, and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews held, on a rolling basis; therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.