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Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover) (Taunton School)
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Taunton School is a large, exciting and diverse organisation. We are ambitious without pretence and extraordinarily friendly, with relationships based upon mutual respect between all members of the school community. The staff are true enthusiasts. We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. We are also a Menopause Aware Employer. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.
Job Description
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Biology up to A-Level to join our busy and flourishing senior school. The successful candidate will teach across Years 9-13, for which we deliver the OCR A-Level, AQA GCSE and International Baccalaureate specifications, including separate and Combined Science at GCSE.
This position is suitable for Early Career Teachers, for whom Taunton School runs an extensive programme of support.
The department is made up of a group of well-motivated, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals who enjoy working together in a friendly and pleasant working environment. The Head of Department is supportive and makes every effort to develop each teacher, encouraging exciting new teaching methods whilst maintaining high standards of delivery. This is a fast-paced, effective and dynamic department which would suit a teacher who welcomes a challenge and is open to new ideas and technologies and who wants to teach all ages.
Our school ethos is one of a shared responsibility and positive contribution from all to the life and work of this busy community. This is what makes Taunton School such a thriving, energetic and well-rounded independent school. We offer a competitive package and an outstanding environment in which to work.
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More Information & How To Apply
This role is full-time and fixed term. For more information regarding the salary please refer to the job description.
To apply, please click on 'apply for job'.
As part of the application process, please upload a covering letter addressed to the Head – Mr James Johnson – which summarises your skills and experience, and sets out how you feel you meet the specific requirements of the role and how you would thrive in our context.
If you would like to discuss the role informally before you apply, please contact us via tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process, please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk.
SAFEGUARDING
Taunton School operates in a regulated sector and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. We are committed to working together to safeguard children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you are shortlisted for interview, the HR Team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity as part of the School’s due diligence. As a regulated sector we are required to request references prior to interview unless your permission is not granted.
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks as part of the School’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include, but are not limited to, ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory online searches.
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This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered ‘spent’, except those that are classed as protected offences.
It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.
For more information, please visit this link to our school policies including child protection and recruitment: [Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports](Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports).
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 16 August 2026; however, please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made.
In-person interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held during the week commencing Monday 17 August.
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our jobs, we do not provide feedback at this stage.
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