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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Biology Teacher to join our established team on a fixed term basis, teaching across all key stages. We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Biology to work with able and enthusiastic students who are a delight to teach.Interested candidates must be able to teach Biology throughout the school from KS3 to A level.
This post provides an excellent opportunity to teach able, highly motivated students in a supportive environment. We hope to recruit a strong teacher who will not only be able to sustain the high standards set but will also be keen to embrace our extracurricular and supra-curricular work, provide academic student support and contribute to new departmental ideas and initiatives.
We would love to hear from you if you have a genuine passion for Biology and a commitment to delivering engaging and challenging lessons.
Our School is enriched by a strongly multicultural and diverse student body. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and would welcome applications from people who support and enhance this ethos.
About Us
Colchester Royal Grammar School is an 11-18 school for boys and admits girls into a co-educational Sixth Form. It is one of very few state boarding schools, with a family style boarding house designed for 30 Sixth Form students. This adds to the multicultural community of the school, which also offers a wide range of trips, exchanges and extracurricular activities to enrich the students' education. The school has outstanding music and drama facilities and a comprehensive sports fixture list. To find out more about our school, please clickhere.
AwardedThe Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the DecadeandThe Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence East Anglia 2026.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That's why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
What our Trust will offer you:
Career Development: We're committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.
TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in working in our school,benefitting from a supportive network of staff across ourTrustwe would encourage you to apply.
Early applications areencouraged, we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
For an informal chat about this position please contact Julie Tompkins via email (Julie.Tompkins@crgs.tsat.uk)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questionsregardingthis process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Information about the School
Boys 11-18, on roll approx. 1012 students of which 400 in the sixth form, 30 boarders