Teacher of Biology
Colchester County High School for Girls, Alpha Trust
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US. Tel: 01206 576973
www.cchsg.com
MPR
Closing date: Friday 16 May 2025
Required: September 2025
Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we will be selecting and interviewing
candidates as and when applications that meet the criteria are received. Colchester County High
School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be
identified.
We have a unique and rare opportunity to appoint a dynamic and innovative Teacher of Biology to
teach Biology throughout the school at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and either Chemistry or Physics to
GCSE. We would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers or those on ITT courses due
to qualify in 2025.
Our students are high achievers who are focused, hardworking and self-motivated; many go on to
further study at top universities. Progress 8 in 2024 was an outstanding +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 lead school for
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.
Download the Application Form here
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