Teacher of Biology

The School has its own salary scale and offers generous non-contractual benefits, well above the maintained sector, to attract high-calibre candidates. Accommodation may also be available for the successful applicant. There is a very strong commitment at Hampton to supporting the continuing professional development of colleagues.

The School has its own salary scale and offers generous non-contractual benefits, well above the maintained sector, to attract high-calibre candidates. There is a very strong commitment at Hampton to supporting the continuing professional development of colleagues.

The Hampton School Trust Governors currently offer the following non-contractual benefits to staff, subject to any terms and conditions and the School's eligibility requirements: private medical insurance; death-in-service benefit insurance policy; a Medicash healthcare cash plan; enrolment in appropriate Pension Scheme, personal accident insurance, School fee remission, cycle to work scheme, lunch, sports facilities, and counselling.

Hampton School is pleased to be a London Living Wage employer.

Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and non-contractual benefits are provided at the discretion of the Governors.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as Sponsorship is not available.

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Biology who will share our vision for the Biology department and curriculum, to promote outstanding learning and teaching.

All staff in the Department are subject specialists and want to convey their passion for this wonderful subject through intellectually stimulating and engaging courses. There is also great scope to make your mark on the development of the department. The successful applicant will be committed to planning and delivering genuinely imaginative, varied and challenging courses at all levels in the school including stretching the most able up to Oxbridge level.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach up to 30 (40 minute) lessons per week, which would usually include a games afternoon and a form tutor period. You would also be expected to deal with marking and reporting.

A contribution to the wider life of the School is also expected from staff at Hampton and the successful candidate will be welcome to take part in the wide range of co-curricular School activities - Sport, Music, Drama, the Adventure Society and many more.

The appointee must subscribe fully to Hampton's distinctive ethos, and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally within it.

The post would suit a well-qualified Teacher of Biology with experience of teaching in a highly academic setting or an aspiring graduate.

• To teach the Biology curriculum to an excellent standard and to promote and contribute to the overall provision within the Biology Department e.g. Trips, Clubs and competitions, as well as to the School's extra-curricular programmes

• To continually update knowledge regarding 'best practice' in the teaching of Biology through personal reading, research, and training

• To promote and maintain the high standards of pupil achievement and contribute to the development of outstanding teaching practice across the department

• To complete all student assessment requirements, including the regular marking of homework and coursework, as required

• To assess, record and track the progress of the students according to the expectations of the Deputy Head (Academic) and the School's policies

• To use performance data for pupil target setting and progress monitoring

• To deliver teaching of a high standard and to work to promote and maintain standards of achievement across the Department

• To contribute to the pastoral care of pupils as a Form Tutor and the delivery of the PSHE curriculum

• To maintain standards of discipline in line with Hampton School policies

• To attend parent and pupil meetings, as required

• To attend in whole school and departmental INSET and contribute to the evaluation and progress of the Biology curriculum

• To undertake any other reasonable tasks required by The Headmaster or Head of Department in association with the role.

Hampton teaching staff enjoy a range of attractive benefits, including generous holiday provision and salaries enhanced above maintained sector scales. Private health insurance cover is provided, along with free lunches in a dedicated staff dining room, and excellent CPD provision. Subsidised single accommodation within School-owned properties in the local area may also be available for new colleagues. Those with children who meet the Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep School and/or senior school entrance requirements are eligible for substantial fee remission. A reciprocal fee remission arrangement is offered to staff whose daughters meet the entry criteria for our neighbouring girls' school, Lady Eleanor Holles.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Alongside those joining us from university PGCE courses or as experienced teachers, we recruit talented people from a variety of sectors, including post-doctoral research, universities, industry, and commerce. Successful candidates who are new entrants to the teaching profession are supported towards qualified teacher status (QTS) via an in-post PGCE course offered in conjunction with the University of Buckingham.

Hampton is a highly regarded name on any teaching CV and our School often acts as a professional springboard. Many colleagues have successfully moved on to middle or senior leadership roles; several former members of the Common Room have been appointed as HMC/GSA Heads over recent years.

We are especially proud to have been one of only a handful of schools nationally awarded the ISI's rare 'Significant Strength' endorsement, in recognition of our co-curricular programme and its impact on pupils' wellbeing, behaviour and achievement. Inspectors were struck by the curiosity, enthusiasm and kindness of our boys, and equally impressed by the expertise of Hampton's teaching and support staff. A copy of the full ISI report can found on the School website and a summary booklet of the inspection team's key findings is linked here.

Hampton and Lady Eleanor Holles (LEH)

In September 2026, Hampton and our neighbouring girls' school, Lady Eleanor Holles (LEH), formalised their longstanding partnership, building on decades of close collaboration to create even more opportunities for pupils. Each School retains its own identity, leadership and governing board, while pupils benefit from an enhanced programme of joint clubs, competitions, leadership initiatives and shared facilities.

In September 2026, Hampton also announced the formation of the Hampton Schools' Trust, bringing together Hampton, Hampton Pre-Prep and Prep, Newland House School and Kew College Prep - four strong, like-minded charitable schools in South West London. The Trust will formally come into effect from January 2027, with each School retaining its own name, leadership and governing board.

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The post would suit a highly competent and experienced Teacher seeking a new opportunity within an outstanding and highly academic School. We would also welcome applications from newly qualified PGCE applicants.

The subject is taught in seven well equipped laboratories situated together along a top floor corridor, with Greenhouse, in the main school building. All laboratories are equipped with a data projector which links to a laptop. The Biology Staff Room and lobby area for book collections are situated centrally within the Department.

Biology at Hampton is taught by subject specialists as a separate and distinct science from the start. In the First and Second Year Biology is taught in Form groups of one double period per week to which is added a single period in the Third Year. All pupils are entered for Edexcel IGCSE Biology and there is no Double Award. 24% of timetable time is given to Science (Biology, Chemistry and Biology).

On average, 30 pupils in each of the Lower and Upper Sixth years study Biology in the Sixth Form. The subject attracts a generous share of the stronger candidates in the School.

More than 80% of GCSE grades in Biology at Hampton School were awarded 9-8 in 2026. Sets average about 10 in size and do not usually exceed 12. These sets are taught by two teachers who work in parallel.

We also offer a one-year unexamined course in Further Chemistry and Biology (taught jointly with the Chemistry department) for those pupils in the Lower Sixth looking to extend their knowledge well beyond A Level. On top of this, extra classes are timetabled for Oxbridge and Medicine/Dentistry/Vet preparation. We have an excellent record of success with at least half a dozen pupils gaining places for Biology, Natural Sciences, Medicine or Dentistry at university each year.

Outside the classroom there are a range of Biology related co-curricular activities which allow pupils to take their interests further and in their own time. Large numbers of pupils are entered each year for the Institute of Biology Challenges and Olympiad.

GCSE: Edexcel International IGCSE: Biology taken by all pupils

Sixth Form: AQA Biology

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and experience.

• To act as Fire Marshal and First Aider as required. Training will be provided.

• Any other reasonable tasks required by the Headmaster and/or Bursar in association with the above role.

Please note that there may be some changes and additions to the above. This document is designed to provide applicants with a "flavour" of the position and responsibilities and is not necessarily comprehensive, however, the employee may be called on to perform other tasks as directed by the Headmaster or anyone acting on their behalf.

• Where necessary, to undergo on the job training under the general direction of the Head of Department to increase competence,proficiency and safety awareness
• To attend INSET training outside the school where appropriate to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness

The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the School's Safeguarding Designated Persons or to The Headmaster.

Further details of the School are available on the website.

This post involves working with children, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note all appointments are subject to the Hampton School Trust Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure.

The School is legally required to carry out a number of pre-appointment checks which are detailed in the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure. The information you are being asked to provide in this form is required so that the School can comply with those legal obligations should your application be successful. Please note that in order to be considered for a position at the School, you must complete this application form. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.

Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment.