Academic Tutor in Biology

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A selective grammar school in Colchester is seeking a Temporary Casual Academic Tutor in Biology. The role involves providing academic support to high-achieving KS4 and KS5 students from January to July 2026. The ideal candidate will work in a stimulating environment, fostering creativity and student engagement. If you're committed to educational excellence and student welfare, this position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing academic support for KS4 and KS5 students.
• Ability to work effectively in a selective grammar school environment.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and targeted intervention for students.
• Engage with high achievers in a supportive learning environment.
• Contribute to professional development and research initiatives.

Job description

Temporary Casual Academic Tutor in Biology

Job Ref No. ECC5454-273 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: MPR/UPR

Position Start Date: 16/03/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Temporary

Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Temporary Casual Academic Tutor in Biology

MPR/UPR

Please apply immediately, applications considered as they are received

Required: January - July 2026

We have a unique and rare opportunity to appoint Academic Tutors in Biology.

The role of the Academic Tutor is to provide academic support and targeted intervention for KS4 and KS5 students in the school. These posts complement our ongoing programme.

Our students are high achievers who are focused, hardworking and self-motivated; many go on to further study at top universities. Progress 8 is outstanding with the latest figure of +0.99, ranking the school as one of the highest achieving state schools in the country.

Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective girls\' grammar school and part of the Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and Alpha Teacher Development. We are an outward-facing establishment committed to professional development and teacher-led action research. This is an amazing environment in which to teach and learn; creativity and innovation abound!

Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering letter, addressed to the Executive Principal, outlining suitability for the post.

For an application pack please download the application form from our website: www.cchsg.com.

Information about the School

Colchester County High School for Girls is part of Alpha Trust. It is a selective state school for academically able students aged from 11 to 18 years which consistently achieves public examination results at the highest level and Ofsted "Outstanding". Admission to the school is via the 11+ examination in Year 7; the school also admits academic students into the Sixth Form. The school is lead for the North East Essex Teaching School Alliance and Colchester Teacher Training Consortium is based on the site. Situated a mile to the west of central Colchester, the school is set in its own extensive grounds on a large, quiet campus.

TAlpha Trust - MissionThe mission of Alpha Trust is to provide all our children and young people with everyopportunity to achieve excellent individual outcomes, both academic and personal; to becommitted to advancing learner progress through ambition, challenge and inspiration inour teaching, learning and leadership; and to support our students as they buildresilience, become proud of who they are, take on responsibilities and grow respect forothers.We aim to:

enable students to cope emotionally, physically and spiritually with the pressures and demands of life

provide a broad, well-balanced and personalised curriculum

provide the highest quality education for able students, to enable them to achieve their personal best in public examinations

provide access to the highest quality further education and employment

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Barbara Gill
Colchester County High School for Girls
Norman Way, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3US Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]