Job Description

Biology Specialist – Haringey – September 2026

A forward-thinking, academically driven secondary school in Haringey is seeking an exceptional Biology Specialist to join their thriving Science faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Biology Specialist role within a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, renowned for its evidence-based teaching culture, ambitious scientific curriculum, and genuine commitment to developing talented practitioners within a high-performing department.

About the School

This Haringey secondary school has cultivated a strong and well-deserved reputation for Science education, with Biology provision that consistently delivers excellent outcomes at GCSE and beyond. The department embraces a mastery-led approach to curriculum design, with sequenced, knowledge-rich lessons that build conceptual understanding progressively from KS3 through to KS4. The school's diverse and academically ambitious community brings genuine richness to topics spanning ecology, genetics, and human biology - making this an especially rewarding environment for a committed Biology Specialist. Behaviour is underpinned by firm, respectful whole-school expectations, and enrichment activities including biology field trips, dissection workshops, and medical careers programmes reflect the department's commitment to inspiring the next generation of scientists.

What the School Offers

• A well-resourced Science faculty with dedicated lab technician support and modern practical facilities
• Subject-specific CPD including access to national Biology networks and university research partnerships
• A collaborative departmental culture with shared planning, peer observation, and genuinely manageable workloads
• Enthusiastic, intellectually curious pupils drawn from a vibrant and diverse North London community
• Clear internal progression routes for practitioners looking to move into middle leadership over time

The Role

As a Biology Specialist, you will plan and deliver high-quality, practical, and intellectually stimulating Biology lessons across KS3 and KS4, using your subject expertise to bring complex concepts to life with clarity and precision. You will analyse assessment data to identify and address gaps in pupil understanding, contribute to curriculum sequencing and resource development within the Science department, and play an active role in enrichment and careers provision that broadens pupil ambition. Establishing strong, respectful relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues will be a natural extension of your practice as a Biology Specialist in this school.

What the School is Looking For

This permanent Biology Specialist position will suit candidates who:

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or are in the final stages of completing a UK-recognised teacher training programme
• Graduated with a 2:1 or above in Biology or a closely related life sciences discipline, ideally from a Russell Group or similarly well-regarded institution
• Can point to solid classroom experience within a UK secondary school setting, whether through placements, an ECT year, or a permanent teaching post
• Show clear evidence of well-planned, structured lessons that have produced measurable improvements in pupil outcomes
• Are comfortable and effective within a structured whole-school behaviour framework
• Are fully entitled to work in the UK - this school is not in a position to offer visa sponsorship

ECT applicants with a strong Biology specialism are warmly encouraged to apply, provided formal UK teacher training has been completed or is nearing completion.

Salary & Contract

Inner London MPS: £40,317 to £52,300, with UPS up to £62,496. TLR opportunities may be available for candidates who demonstrate a clear readiness to contribute to departmental leadership or curriculum development.

Biology specialists are among the most sought-after Science teachers in London, and this Haringey school offers a genuinely compelling environment in which to build a long-term career. If you are a dedicated Biology Specialist looking for a permanent Secondary Teaching Opportunity where your expertise will be valued, your practice developed, and your ambitions supported, we would very much like to hear from you.

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Biology Specialist | September 2026 | INDTEACH