Hours: part time or full time (minimum of 0.6FTE) Salary £34,100-£49,164 full-time equivalent, dependent on experience. Salary will be pro-rata’d in line with part-time FTE. We are seeking an inspirational, dynamic and well-qualified Teacher of biology to join our successful faculty from September 2025. This role is available on a permanent basis, from 0.6FTE to 1FTE. Please note in your application what FTE you would prefer. You will be an enthusiastic and effective teacher of biology, who is willing to play a role in the department, faculty and in school to the full. You should be able to teach all three sciences at Key Stage 3, and biology to A level. You must be willing to develop present aspects of the curriculum and to further enhance the faculty’s standing. You will have a genuine enthusiasm for science and have the desire to stretch and support all students through careful lesson preparation. The Faculty The Science Faculty has an outstanding academic record at International GCSE, A level and Oxbridge entrance. Within the Science Faculty, biology, chemistry and physics operate as three separate disciplines with each department large enough to have a Head of Department, Deputy Head of Department, a Lead Technician and General Science Technician. The pupils study combined science in Year 7 and then, the three separate sciences through Year 8 to Year 11 when all pupils are entered for either the science (double award) (Edexcel International GCSE science (double award)) or qualifications in the three separate subjects (Edexcel International GCSE biology, chemistry and physics). Biology, chemistry and physics are all offered at A level (AQA). The Science Faculty’s facilities are among the finest available in any school and the faculty is generously resourced. Colleagues have the opportunity to participate in the wide range of co-curricular activities available within the school and to support the House System. The school is friendly, fun and supportive, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations. About GSAL The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021. The school continues to be a friendly, fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations. ‘Be inspired’ is the ethos behind our teaching and learning at GSAL. We nurture all our pupils to make the most of their talents, realise their potential and develop into confident young people ready to rise to any challenge. These values have been at the heart of our school life for over four centuries. GSAL provides a high-quality independent education for 2,100 boys and girls between the ages of three and 18. The main school campus at Alwoodley Gates in north Leeds was purpose built for Leeds Grammar School, which relocated in 1997 from the city centre. GSAL is academically selective, with consistently excellent A level and GCSE results. After merger, the school introduced the diamond model of teaching, through which boys and girls learn together up to age 11, then in single sex classes between Year 7 and Year 11, and come together again in Sixth Form lessons. Form time and extracurricular activities are mixed throughout. Class sizes are usually between 16 and 24. Academic achievement is at the heart of a rounded education at GSAL, which offers our students personal development opportunities and broad experience beyond the classroom. With superb facilities available in school, students can take part in sport, music, drama, scouts, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, debating and much more. We offer an outdoor learning programme and a wide variety of trips at home and abroad. Our lively house system encourages students to get involved and have fun. This success can only be achieved with committed, professional and well-qualified colleagues who are focused upon excellence in the classroom and contributions to the wider life of the school. Colleagues have a good degree of autonomy in their teaching, outstanding learning resources and an attractive benefits package. A large school offers opportunities for CPD, career progression and leadership roles in academic, pastoral and extracurricular areas. Benefits We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including: Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks) Significant discount on school fees Childcare provided for colleague’s children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11) Defined contribution pension scheme through Aviva with 0% employee contribution and 21% employer contribution plus 4x basic salary life insurance Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate Access to 24/7 online GP appointments through our provider Health hero Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions Discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, discounts for teachers and Extras Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 140 acre site Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work Free car parking available on site Use of the school’s extensive library facility Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events How to Apply If you're passionate about shaping students' educational experiences and contributing to a vibrant learning community, we encourage you to apply. Simply complete the online application form available on our website. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application. More information about the school, role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A virtual tour can be found on our website jobs page and a full tour is provided as part of the interviewing process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Application closing date: 8am Tuesday 11 March 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 18 March 2025