Post Graduate Assistant Teacher of Biology

An opportunity has arisen at Harrow for a Post Graduate Assistant Teacher (PGAT) of Biology from September 2024. 

The post comes with a generous package, including:

• Rent-free accommodation provided on the Hill.
• Health cover provided free of charge for you and at a reduced rate for any members of your immediate family that you may wish to add.
• All meals are provided free of charge during term time.

PGAT appointments are fixed-term contracts and are typically for one academic year, with the possibility of the contract being renewed for a second year. PGATs teach a reduced timetable, typically including no more than 20 timetabled lessons of 40 minute duration per week, and assist in departments more generally in ways appropriate to their experience and ability. The School provides training in skills both related to teaching and transferable to other professions. The role of PGAT will allow those interested in pursuing a career in teaching to gain directly relevant experience and training, and those more likely to move into another profession beyond the end of their time at Harrow to acquire skills beneficial for their future careers in other areas, including banking, consultancy and the law.

The Biology department is a diverse and dynamic department that comprises of 8 teachers supported by 3 part-time technicians. Biology is a major academic subject at Harrow. All boys study Biology in Year 9 and almost all continue with the subject to GCSE. Ever since the introduction of numerical grading, approximately 50% of boys have been awarded grade 9 and 80% grade 8 or 9. Over a quarter of boys each year opt for A level Biology where the majority achieve an A* or A grade. Many go on to study Biology-related courses, including medicine, at leading universities around the world.

Great emphasis is placed on extending boys’ interests in Biology beyond the syllabus. Boys are strongly encouraged to enter national competitions, such as Biology Challenge and Biology Olympiad, and to participate in events such as lectures, debates and dissections run by departmental societies. They can also take up elective courses on topical areas of the subject taught by members of the department. In the Sixth Form boys undertake ecology projects on the School estate which includes a farm and extensive areas of woodland. Boys with an interest in conservation can assist in the management of these green spaces. 

Please visit the School’s website at: https://www.harrowschool.org.uk/contact/work-at-harrow

Or click on the 'Apply on School website' button for more detailed information about the role, and to complete an online application form.

Closing date: 8 am, Friday 19 April 2024.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with any past employer and the DBS.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome anyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.