Biology ECT

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Independent School ECT Scale + CPD and Full Induction Programme

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified or training Biology teacher to join one of the most respected independent day schools in the South West. Situated on a spacious campus in Cheltenham and known for its academic excellence and holistic ethos, this school offers a nurturing, ambitious environment where Early Career Teachers are supported and stretched to reach their potential.

The Biology department enjoys high uptake and exceptional exam results, with pupils often progressing to competitive STEM degrees including medicine, environmental science, and biochemistry. Laboratories are fully equipped with modern apparatus, and the school is currently investing in new facilities to expand its practical biology provision.

As an Early Career Teacher, you will benefit from an outstanding induction programme designed specifically for teachers entering the profession in an independent school context. You will receive weekly support from a trained mentor, lesson co-planning opportunities, dedicated time for reflection and observation, and access to a wide range of school-based and external CPD.

You will teach Biology at Key Stage 3 and GCSE initially, with the possibility of A-Level involvement as you progress. A passion for inquiry-led science, ecological awareness, or medical biology would be warmly welcomed.

What makes this opportunity special:

Small class sizes and motivated, curious students.

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On-site conservation gardens and opportunities for fieldwork integration.

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A school culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity and scientific literacy.

If you are a confident communicator with a strong subject background, and you're looking for a school where science is not just taught but truly celebrated, this post offers the perfect place to grow and thrive as a teacher of Biology