Biology Teacher

Kgis Edu; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a passionate Biology Teacher to join its team in August 2026. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in biology, excellent teaching skills, and experience in secondary education. Responsibilities include planning lessons, addressing individual student needs, and contributing to student welfare. The position offers a collaborative environment focused on inspiring students and fostering a love for science.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–5 years of teaching experience in secondary education.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons with clear objectives.
• Cater to individual student needs and maintain lesson structure.
• Prepare reports and communicate with staff about student needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Biology knowledge

Use of ICT in teaching

Student welfare attention

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant subject

Post Graduate Certificate of Education

Job description

Location: MU

Application closing date: interviews will be ongoing

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co‑educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English‑medium education for over 1200 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years. Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support rooms. Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Montessori, Cambridge, and International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Montessori Pre‑Nursery, followed by either the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at NIPS or the Montessori Programme at NIMS. Students from both Primary Schools may progress to Secondary School at NIHS, where they follow the 5-year IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Years 7‑11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP).

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and memberships with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Association of International Schools in Arica (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre‑Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for both Primary Schools and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Biology Teacher to join our team in August 2026. This role is ideal for an educator who is committed to delivering high quality instruction in Biology or Environment science, inspiring students, and fostering a love for science.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver lessons with clear objectives and assessments.
• Set challenging tasks to maintain interest and build on prior attainment.
• Cater to individual student needs and maintain lesson structure, pace and motivation.
• Use diverse teaching methods, including questioning, resource selection and study skill development.
• Ensure effective use of time, assessments and school policies on discipline, behaviour and homework.
• Contribute to curriculum development with clear targets and success criteria.
• Act as Class Tutor, supporting the progress and well‑being of students.
• Register attendance, encourage participation and address individual student concerns.
• Prepare reports, action plans and communicate with staff about student needs.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant subject area or B.Ed. qualification in Biology
• Post Graduate Certificate of Education or a certificate of equivalence.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of teaching experience in secondary section.
• Experience in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
• Ability to set clear expectations and stretch goals.
• A depth of understanding in the relevant subject area.
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset.
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in IGCSE, A Level and IBDP Programmes
• Previous experience in a premium international school setting.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.