Biology Teacher

Position: Teacher of Biology

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Start date: November 2023

Contract length: full-time, maternity cover

School: Ofsted rated “good” secondary school

Teaching Personnel have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive and hard-working Teacher of Biology to join a successful and experienced Science department, covering a period of maternity leave.

As a Teacher of Biology, you will promote the profile of Biology in school, through the excellent teaching of well-prepared lessons across KS3 and KS4, delivering the AQA syllabus. The successful candidate must be willing to help lead extra-curricular activities organised by the department.

We welcome applications from those with Qualified Teacher Status, or a willingness to gain a qualification and possess the experience of teaching the subject at GCSE.

The Science department at this secondary school are successful and well-established, with a large take up of all three Sciences at GCSE level. There is a strong focus on extra-curricular activities in order to enrich pupil learning, with many engaging Science clubs, competitions , and support sessions available to students of all ages in the school.

Teaching Personnel are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

What next?

We are looking for an individual with a clear passion for Biology, that will be able to inspire pupils to share this same passion. Please click the link below to apply, and a member of the Preston Secondary team will be in touch to discuss your application.

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