Teacher of Biology - 0.8-1FTE

0.8 - 1 FTE, Permanent

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? Are you eager to support their educational journey and help them achieve their full potential? If so, look no further!

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Biology who shares our ambition to improve, grow, and inspire students. This role is of great importance to our work as a college with the successful candidate being responsible for teaching and inspiring students to achieve their potential across a range of exciting and evolving subjects. This opportunity is open to both ECTs and Experienced Teachers.

About you

The ideal candidate will be an inspirational and engaging teacher with a strong track record of delivering good or outstanding results, have a commitment to raising aspirations across the college and supporting the wider college community.

The successful candidate will have insight and enthusiasm; should be willing to adopt an innovative approach to curriculum planning and be committed to using a wide range of approaches to support students making progress in and out of lessons.

Above all else, the you should be enthusiastic about their work with young people and have a genuine concern for their development as individuals.

In addition, you will need:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and PGCE;

A degree in the specialist subject or industry experience;

Experience of Teaching A-Level Biology (Applied BTEC is also desirable)

Excellent knowledge of the curriculum and related topics.

Desirable to also be able to teach Chemistry or Physics.

You will be joining an excellent team, strongly committed to reflecting on its teaching techniques and sharing excellent resources. The team promotes a friendly, professional atmosphere within the department and places a strong emphasis on encouraging positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. There is a wealth of experience and professional knowledge with encouragement to undertake CPD.

You will have the opportunity to inspire, motivate and challenge students of all abilities in post-16 education.

You will:

Teach engaging and inclusive lessons in Biology;

Equip students with essential knowledge and skills for personal development;

Create a safe and supportive classroom environment where topics can be explored with confidence;

Plan, deliver, and assess innovative lessons that inspire curiosity and promote holistic learning;

Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment programs within the department.

About us

We believe exceptional teachers create exceptional results - they transform lives. They support every student to thrive and flourish to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient and compassionate individual. We believe that exceptional teachers like you should be supported too, with all the opportunities you need to develop and achieve your goals which is why we offer a comprehensive CPD programme.

We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally to be the best they can be. We take staff well-being equally as seriously valuing our greatest asset – our people.

About the recruitment process

We are looking to recruit a candidate who can start as soon as possible in the new Academic year 25/26 following their notice period.

Please include, with your application form, a concise letter describing the qualities and experiences that will enable you to be an outstanding teacher of Biology. You should include some of your experiences of gaining successes with students and staff, making it clear how you were able to have impact.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, we may shortlist, interview or close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.