Science Teacher and Biology Specialist for the British Section

Lyceefrancais; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution based in South Kensington is seeking a full-time Science Teacher and Biology Specialist for the British Section to start on January 6, 2025. The role involves teaching the three sciences at GCSE level and Biology at A Level in English. Candidates should possess relevant teaching experience, and while knowledge of French is desirable, it is not essential. A competitive salary of £36,000 per annum plus benefits is offered. The position will be governed by English Law, and candidates are subject to a DBS check.

Benefits

Teacher pension

60 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Experience with the UK education system is preferred.
• Knowledge of French language and culture is desirable.
• Motivated, energetic, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science and Biology to students in the British Section.
• Engage with students in a multicultural and multilingual setting.
• Participate actively in school life.

Skills

Experience teaching three sciences to GCSE

Experience teaching Biology to A Level

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Science Teacher and Biology Specialist for the British Section

Type: Fixed Term

Position to be filled: 6th January 2025

The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, based in South Kensington, delivers a curriculum taught in French from 3 to 18 years old to around 3,500 children, under the authority of the French ministry of foreign affairs and includes a British Section for students who choose to pursue their Key Stage 4/5 studying GCSE’s and A Levels, taught in English. Outstanding public examination results are consistently achieved.

The Lycée is looking for a full time (19 hours/week) Science Teacher and Biology specialist from 6 January 2025 to 4 July 2025 to teach in the British Section. The successful candidate will have had successful experience of teaching the three sciences to GCSE and Biology to A Level.

Teaching will be in English, so whilst the ability to speak French is not essential, some knowledge of the language and culture would be desirable.
Candidates should be motivated, energetic and able to work as part of a team. They should be prepared to play an active part in the life of the school and to embrace the multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

You will be employed directly by the Lycée and your contract will be governed by English Law.

Monthly gross salary and benefits:

• From £ 36 000 per annum including all allowances for a full time
• Teacher pension
• 60 days holiday per annum for a full time

The Lycée is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. This procedure is undertaken by the Lycée. Additionally, anyone who has resided outside the UK will be asked to provide a criminal disclosure record from their previous countries of residence. Non-British citizens: You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Successful candidates will be invited to an interview on week commencing 9th December 2024 (The date and time of the interview will be communicated by email).