Teacher of Biology

Application Pack

Teacher of Biology

(Cover Teacher)

Reference Number:

251003

Deadline:

Monday 3 November 2025, 4.00pm CEST

Welcome to St George's British International School

We are delighted that you are considering applying for a position at St George's. We are one of the

leading and most academically successful British International Schools in Europe, with a rich

history of providing a world-class education to expatriate and internationally minded families in

one of the world's most iconic cities.

Our Vision is to be the best International School in Europe where all learners discover their passion

and purpose, developing the character, skills and confidence to make a difference in the world.

Our Mission is to ensure that all learners become the best version of themselves, in an

environment of collaboration, respect and kindness. We focus on the inspirational teaching and

holistic development of highly committed, aspirational and resilient learners. Everyone

contributes to our happy and welcoming school community where strong relationships and

cooperation lead to exceptional learning.

We are proud of our Founding Values. We are an internationally diverse community where

differences are respected and celebrated. We are a welcoming community where all pupils,

alumni, staff and parents are encouraged to thrive, feel safe and belong. We are a highly ambitious

community where all learners are challenged to strive for excellence in all that they do.

Be A Part of Our Special Community

Our incredible pupils - uniquely in Rome - come from over 100 different countries and this infuses

our school with vibrancy, inclusivity, tolerance, respect and support. Our highly qualified team of

teachers includes many leading educationalists and experts in their field who inspire the pupils to

genuinely be the best they can be.

We are dedicated to not only recruiting and retaining the best teachers, but also to ensuring that

we constantly develop and improve the education that they provide for our pupils through a focus

on training, coaching, research and innovation. Our close links with the world's highest performing

and most aspirational universities ensure that our Georgians are filled with ambition and have the

highest possible expectations for their future.

Our programme of co-curricular activities allows pupils to develop a wide range of interests

beyond the curriculum. Our sports facilities are without parallel in the city. Our performing arts

and music productions are breathtaking in both their ambition and scope. And, perhaps not

surprisingly for a school with such close links to the city's diplomatic community, we have

consistently excelled on the international stage in our Model United Nations endeavours.

With two campuses - a Junior School in the heart of Rome and a Junior and Senior School based in

La Storta in the city's northern suburbs, the school is seeking exceptional team members who can

contribute to the exciting next phase of our development.

School Accolades

• Top 10 Private Schools in Europe, Spears Index (2025, 2024)

Top 15 Schools in Europe: Schools Index by Carfax (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021,

2020) Finalist, British International School of the Year, International Schools of the Year

Awards (October 2024) Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2024 Examination Session) British School Overseas (BSO) Accredited Status COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching,

Governance Newcastle United Foundation Football School (the Club and Foundation's first

International School partner) ABRSM Partner Programme School (Second Worldwide International School Partner) AFEC (Athlete Friendly Education Centre) School (one of just 40 worldwide)

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Our school's practices reflect and are aligned with the written Expectations of the International

Taskforce on Child Protection.

St George's British International School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the safety

and welfare of children, young people and adults. Every member of staff employed at St George's

has a responsibility to safeguard. St George's endeavours to provide a safe and welcoming

environment where all staff and learners are respected and valued.

The school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, applicable to all employees, includes the

procedures for spotting and reporting child protection concerns, the role of Designated

Safeguarding Leads, procedures, actions, referral processes and support measures.

Teacher of Biology (Cover Teacher)

St George's is seeking a Teacher of Biology to join the Science Department effective immediately

until the end of this academic year. This post offers an exciting opportunity to teach Biology up to

IGCSE and IB levels, as well as Science in Key Stage 3. The successful candidate will be an

accomplished subject specialist able to inspire and enthuse pupils. In addition, the ability to teach

IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) would be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach Biology across the Senior School, including to IBDP (Standard level and Higher level)
• Encourage all pupils to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and

personalised teaching, tailored challenge, rigorous record keeping and follow up

• Be aware of, and comply with, all the School policies including those for marking and

assessment, teaching and learning and reporting

• Develop and share schemes of work and resources, using in-house formats
• Assist with covering colleagues as required
• Attend all meetings and INSET as required

Pastoral

• Show an active interest in the personal circumstances of the children under your care, and

foster their personal and social development

• Actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school community
• Create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all the

school policies on pastoral care

• Be familiar with all of the school's policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in

ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all times

• Promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times
• Be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children
• Contribute to the extra curricular life of the school

Professional

• Promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress,

behaviour and commitment

• Ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner
• Attend Parents' Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as the

Head of School/Principal may, from time to time, require

• Be responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage

or loss to the appropriate authority within the school

• Contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications

in support of your work

• Contribute to the school's Self Evaluation and Strategic Plan
• Foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances

and ensuring that there is a record of this

• Carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of School

Personal Skills

The successful candidate will be:

• An ambassador of St George's at all times
• A role model in relation to the school's core values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and

Excellence

• Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK best

practice

• Reliable and respectful in their dealings with all members of the school community
• Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school

environment

• Proactive in all aspects of school life
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum
• Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skills

• Reliable and respectful

• Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional

development and the school's induction and professional review processes

• Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St George's
• A talented communicator
• A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes

Formal Qualifications / Experience

• A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)
• A distinguished record of teaching
• A strong record of professional development

How to Apply

Reference Number 251003

Application Deadline Monday 3 November 2025, 4.00pm CEST

Start Date Immediate

Availability (full-time/part-time) Full-time

Contract Short-term (3-6 months)

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Please complete an online application form via

Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.

Supporting Statement

The Supporting Statement is an instrumental part of our shortlisting process and should address

and detail: the reason you are applying for the role, why you feel that you are a suitable candidate

for the role to which you are applying, your skills and experience, and an explanation of any gaps in

employment during your career.

Additional Application Guidance

The Education and Qualifications section of the application form must be completed in full

(including grades obtained). References provided should always include your current employer. If

you are currently working in education, please note that your first referee must be the

Headteacher/Principal of the school that you are currently employed with.

School Policies

Applicants to St George's should be familiar with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection

Policy available at A copy of the Staff Code of Conduct and

Whistleblowing Policy will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

Conditional Offer of Appointment

Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:

• Verification of identity, qualifications and professional status
• A safeguarding check
• Receipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current

or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)

• Verification of medical fitness (completion of a medical declaration)
• Social media screening

Non-EU applicants will be required to produce their university transcript with courses taken

and final grade of their first Degree.

Remuneration

Package details will be available to shortlisted candidates upon request.

Equal Opportunities

St George's is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its

employees and job applicants equally. Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age,

race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy

or other basis.