Teacher of Biology - Full-time

Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5443-332T
• Posted:11/03/2026
• Pay:MPS to UPS depending on experience
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:23/03/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 31 March

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Teacher of Biology

Full time

Permanent: Starting September 2026

Salary: MPS - UPS depending on experience

Join a thriving science team where academic excellence, strong student demand and a spirit of curiosity shape every lesson. ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply. Our well‑established science induction and mentoring programme provides excellent support for early‑career colleagues, with dedicated time, regular coaching and a collaborative department culture that makes TGS an ideal place to grow as a teacher.

From September 2026, new Year 12 students will follow A Level courses, with Biology consistently among the most popular Sixth Form subjects. At GCSE, all students study separate sciences, and many continue to science A Levels. In Years 7–9, students learn through collaborative inquiry in our Middle Years Programme. You will be joining a team committed to high‑quality teaching and deep scientific understanding.

We offer an extensive CPD programme, leadership development opportunities and strong support for staff wellbeing.
 
Tonbridge Grammar School is an outstanding, high‑performing state grammar school with a mixed Sixth Form and a vibrant, ambitious student body. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
 
Apply now to join a forward‑thinking subject team and a community where every member is valued and supported to succeed.
 

We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:

• 5 Additional INSET days a year
• Free use of our Fitness suite
• Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs
• Parking/electric car charging
• Cycle to work scheme
• Active staff community and socials

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Closing Date: Monday 23 March 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 31 March

Information about the school

Tonbridge Grammar School is a high performing state grammar school in Kent. Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years and with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK.   In our most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, inspectors judged that Tonbridge Grammar School maintained the standards identified in their 2019 inspection; ‘outstanding for overall effectiveness’. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and consistently work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly O'Neill
• Address:Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR
• Telephone: 01732 365125
• Email: personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Teacher of Biology Job Profile 2026