Biology Teacher (High School)
About This Role
Overview
We are seeking a highly qualified and passionate High School Biology teacher to join our school community from September 2026.
School
Hillview International School is a modern, innovative, and growing institution located in the warm heart of Africa (Malawi). Our school provides a holistic education, emphasising academic excellence, independence, leadership, and social responsibility. Situated on a beautiful campus in Limbe, Hillview serves a vibrant, family-oriented community, making it a truly rewarding place to work. Our Primary School, established in the 1950s, feeds into our High School, which was opened in 2015. Our students have achieved remarkable outcomes, with a 93% A*-C rate in our last exam session and 44% of IGCSEs taken across all exam sessions scoring A*/A. Following a period of significant growth and the continued evolution of our High School, we are seeking to appoint additional staff to our core teaching team. This expansion reflects our commitment to maintaining small class sizes and personalized instruction as our student population continues to flourish.
Specifications
Teaching Biology at IGCSE and Science at KS3 (Cambridge International);
The ideal candidate would be able to offer a second subject, especially KS3 Maths, though there is some flexibility for the right candidate;
Enthusiastic, conscientious, and energetic individual with a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes for pupils;
The ability to deliver high-quality teaching to facilitate student learning and individual potential;
Familiarity with the British National Curriculum (Key Stages 3 and 4) and Cambridge Curriculum would be an advantage.
Start date: September 2026
Application deadline: 24 April 2026
Requirements
Successful applicants will have:
B.Ed or degree and PGCE, or equivalent
Proven experience teaching Science to IGCSE
A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Google Suite (or the ability to learn quickly)
To apply
Apply via the WhatSchool platform.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Hillview International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will require relevant police clearance certificates / DBS checks. As per updated safeguarding guidelines online checks will be conducted prior to offer of contract.