Biology Specialist

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Biology Teacher to join a secondary school in Horfield, Bristol. The role includes teaching mixed-ability students in Years 7 to 11, focusing specifically on GCSE Biology. Candidates must possess UK QTS with a Biology specialism and experience in KS3 Science and KS4 Biology teaching. The position offers a supportive environment with strong community values and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to online CPD Academy

Support from a dedicated local consultant

Opportunities across Bristol and surrounding areas

Qualifications

• UK QTS with Biology specialism is mandatory.
• Experience teaching KS3 Science and KS4 Biology is required.
• Strong classroom management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach mixed-ability groups across Years 7 to 11, focusing on GCSE Biology.
• Assist in planning, delivery, and assessment processes.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Teamwork

Strong classroom practice

Education

UK QTS with Biology specialism

Job description

Biology Teacher — Full Time, January Start

Location: Horfield, Bristol
Contract: Full-time, ongoing
Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, depending on experience)
Requirements: UK QTS

A secondary school in Horfield is looking for a full-time Biology specialist to join their Science department from January. This is a straightforward teaching role covering KS3 general Science and KS4 Biology, including planning, delivery, and marking.

About the role

You’ll be teaching mixed-ability groups across Years 7 to 11, with a particular focus on GCSE Biology. The department has established schemes of work, shared resources, and strong technician support, making practical lessons manageable and well-organised.

You’ll contribute to assessments, planning and departmental meetings as needed, and work alongside a team that values consistency and clear communication.

About the school

Based on the school’s ethos and approach, you can expect:

• A supportive and inclusive environment with a strong sense of community

• Clear behaviour systems that help maintain calm, purposeful lessons

• Leadership that focuses on professional development and teacher wellbeing

• A diverse student community that responds well to structured, engaging teaching

• A commitment to helping students make steady academic progress

What they want to see

• UK QTS with a Biology specialism

• Experience teaching KS3 Science and KS4 Biology

• An organised, reliable teacher with strong classroom practice

• Someone who values teamwork and contributes to a positive department culture

What you get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay

• Free access to our online CPD Academy

• Support from a dedicated local consultant

• Opportunities across Bristol and surrounding areas

If you’re a Biology specialist looking for a solid, well-run school where you can focus on good teaching, this is a strong fit. Get in touch to find out more details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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