A-Level Biology Teacher

Job reference: REQ001392

Contractual hours: 37.5

Basis: Full Time

Location: Kettering

Salary: ULT Teachers’ Pay Range

Closing date: 30 September 2024

Required for: September 2024 or January 2025

The post is being advertised with a closing date of 30th September 2024, however we would like potential applicants to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we interview and appoint a suitable candidate earlier than the advertised closing date or extend the closing date should there not be a suitable pool of candidates by this date.

We are a part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

The role

We are looking for a motivated, passionate, and committed A-level Biology teacher to join us. You will inspire and challenge your students so that they develop into highly effective, independent learners and achieve their individual potential. You will be joining a high-performing department both within the academy and the wider Trust. The department has high expectation of students and staff and is driven by a relentless pursuit of academic achievement for all. Involvement in the academy’s extracurricular offer is highly encouraged.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our department. We are driven by a forward thinking philosophy and a vibrant, positive culture. In a friendly and welcoming environment, with supportive colleagues, you’ll be able to make a real impact on our academy and on the lives of the students here. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development to help you further your career and a supportive and friendly environment in which our staff have plenty of opportunity to grow and develop.

About You

You will have Qualified Teacher Status. You’re an inspiring practitioner with the ability to achieve success within a secondary school setting. You will have experience teaching KS5 Biology and have the ability to consistently deliver ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’ lessons. You will have good interpersonal skills, sound behaviour management skills and have the highest expectations for what our students can achieve.