This is an exciting opportunity for a first-rate Teacher of Biology to play a key role inspiring and challenging Uppingham School’s pupils to work at the highest academic levels.
Uppingham School has the highest ambitions for Science education, so it is an exciting time to join our team. Not only have we built the very best building for teaching Science in the country, but we aspire for Uppingham to be the national centre for excellence in Science education in the United Kingdom.
Science education is based within our state-of-the-art Science building, with impressive laboratory and classroom spaces.
The ability to teach a second Science to GCSE level would be desirable.
This position could equally suit an Early Career Teacher, or an experienced teacher.
Full-time teachers at Uppingham play a full part in the life of this seven-day week boarding school, by taking on responsibilities in addition to teaching.
Each teacher is also attached as a tutor to one of the school’s sixteen houses.
What we offer:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members.
You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
* 50% Contribution towards premiums for the school’s private health scheme
* Discount on School fees
* Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
* 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
* Westfield healthcare
* Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* In house Occupational Health Service
* Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
* Free staff lunches during term-time
* Free annual Flu vaccinations
* Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
* Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
* Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: 21st April 2025 at 9am.
Interviews: Week commencing 28th April 2025.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.