Teacher of Science (Biology)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sittingbourne, ME10 4DB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Borden is actively seeking a highly competent and skilled Biology Teacher with a love of their subject. All science specialisms are highly popular and successful subjects at both GCSE and A Level, resulting from a challenging curriculum combined with a reflective pedagogy. The successful candidate will be part of a very strong department and should be able to teach all Key Stages, with the potential of offering A level if they wish to. The successful candidate will need to be able to teach Biology to at least KS4, as well as another science. The Science department regularly leads educational visits within and beyond the UK, and the successful applicant would be expected to contribute to this expansive ethos.

The post is equally suited to somebody seeking to join the profession or looking for career development by securing a new post in a successful school. You would be joining a strong team of specialists, focused on pedagogical improvement and passionate about creating a love for their subject. The successful candidate should be confident that Borden is both an exciting and supportive place to work.

What the school offers its staff

As a member of staff, you have the intellectual freedom to truly focus on teaching your subject at depth, since “Pupils show self-discipline and dedication to learning” and “The behaviour of pupils in lessons is impressive” (Ofsted 2026).

You will be able to inspire students to ‘think hard’ whilst simultaneously building positive working relationships since “Inclusion is at the heart of this school.” (Ofsted 2026)

Our staff community is vibrant, reflective and thoughtful; working together to improve with professionalism and good humour. Indeed “Staff love working at this school.” (Ofsted 2026) We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and you will experience,

• Counselling, mental wellbeing support service and therapy dogs

• Cycle to work scheme and free and adequate parking for all staff

• Free flu jabs and eye tests

• Wellbeing charter signatories with an active wellbeing committee

• No more than one directed meeting a week and early finishes before events

• More than minimum PPA time provided to all teaching staff

• Staff social Activities

• Flexible working and bespoke CPD

• A two week October half term

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to student safety, so applicants with substantial access to children must disclose their criminal background. You must complete a self-disclosure form at shortlisting. Please note it is illegal to apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. This role is exempt from Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning we do not automatically discriminate against those with prior offences. However, any job offer remains strictly dependent upon a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

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