Biology Teacher

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Epping, Essex
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Biology Chemistry QTS Classroom Management Curriculum Development Lesson Planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Biology Teacher

Posted 05/04/26

Epping, Essex, South East

Paid to Scale

Starts: September or Sooner

About the Role

Join a forward-thinking school where your expertise as a Biology Teacher, ideally with a Chemistry specialism, will significantly impact student learning and academic achievement. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated educator to foster a passion for science, deliver engaging lessons, and contribute to a vibrant departmental culture, offering scope for professional development and career progression within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver inspiring Biology lessons across the secondary key stages, ensuring high levels of student engagement and progress.
  • Develop and implement a stimulating curriculum that challenges students and cultivates a deep understanding of scientific principles.
  • Assess, monitor, and report on student attainment and progress, providing constructive feedback to support individual growth.
  • Contribute effectively to the broader Science department, collaborating with colleagues to enhance teaching and learning strategies.
  • Actively participate in the school's professional development programme, continuously refining pedagogical practices.
  • Maintain a positive and disciplined learning environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to succeed.

About You

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and possess a relevant degree in Biology or a related scientific discipline.
  • Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Biology, with the ability to teach Chemistry effectively to secondary students.
  • Be an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking a supportive induction, or an experienced teacher (MPS/UPS) looking for a new challenge.
  • Possess excellent classroom management skills and a proven track record of fostering student progress.
  • Exhibit a genuine enthusiasm for science education and a commitment to nurturing intellectual curiosity.
  • Have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join

This permanent position offers an outstanding platform for a motivated Biology Teacher to thrive within a truly collaborative and supportive school community. You will benefit from a commitment to ongoing professional development, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to make a lasting difference to students' educational journeys from September or sooner, with remuneration paid to scale.

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