Biology Teacher

Reference: SCCG3014| Closing Date: 20/04/2026 | Interview Date: 27/04/2026

Salary: £28,328 - £46,914. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1 FTE | Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College, Dronfield Road, M6 7FR 

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Biology Teacher to join our highly successful and supportive vocational

science department at Pendleton College. This full-time (1.0 FTE) role involves delivering high-quality teaching across our Access

to Science, Applied Science, and AAQ Medical Science courses, offering an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse and

motivated cohort of learners and support their progression to university, apprenticeships, and careers within the science and

healthcare sectors. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and high-quality Biology teaching across Level 3 programs,

supporting learners on Access, Applied Science, and AAQ Medical Science pathways, while planning and delivering inclusive, well

sequenced lessons that promote sustained progress. You will provide timely and developmental feedback to enhance learner

achievement and contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities. We are looking for a qualified teacher with a

specialism in Biology or a related subject, strong subject knowledge across key biological concepts, and ideally experience of

teaching post-16 learners. You will be passionate about supporting learners from a wide range of backgrounds and committed

to inclusive teaching and maintaining high expectations for all learners. 

How to Apply

Please complete the application form attached and return to the HR email address shown on the advertisement.

Reasons to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in

College).

• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff

Wellbeing days per year.

• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.

• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.

• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.

• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.

• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other

leisure.

• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.

• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of

our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds,

including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.