Biology Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay rates

Dedicated consultants 24/7 support

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a secondary school in Ipswich to recruit a full-time Biology Teacher for a temporary position starting 1 November 2026. You will deliver Biology across KS3, KS4 and KS5, supporting the Head of Science to uphold high standards of teaching and student achievement.

The role requires QTS with Biology or Science, experience across KS3/KS4 and A-Level Biology, and a dynamic, engaging teaching style with strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• QTS with Biology or Science specialism.
• Experience teaching Biology across KS3/KS4.
• Experience teaching Biology at A-Level / KS5.
• Strong subject knowledge and classroom management.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Biology across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Support the Head of Science in delivering Biology.
• Create engaging, effective lessons for diverse learners.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and student progress.

Skills

QTS with Biology/Science

KS3/KS4 Biology

A-Level Biology

Classroom management

Engaging teaching style

Proven teaching track record

Education

QTS (Biology or Science)

Job description

Job Title: Biology Teacher

Location: Ipswich

Start Date: 1 November 2026

Salary: £32,916 - £51,773 per year

Are you a qualified Biology Teacher with experience teaching across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4?

Can you deliver engaging Biology lessons and inspire students to achieve their full potential?

Do you have experience teaching Biology at A-Level?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school in Ipswich where Science is taught as a combined subject at KS3 before students progress to separate Sciences and Combined Science pathways at GCSE. The school offers Biology through to A-Level, with a strong uptake across the Sciences and a clear focus on maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Biology Teacher on a temporary basis from 1 November 2026, supporting the Head of Science with the delivery of Biology across KS3, KS4 and KS5. The successful Biology Teacher will be a dynamic and inspiring classroom practitioner with a proven track record of excellent teaching and experience delivering Biology at A-Level.

The successful Biology Teacher will have:

• QTS with a Biology or Science specialism
• Experience teaching Biology across KS3 and KS4
• Experience teaching Biology at A-Level / KS5
• Strong subject knowledge and classroom management
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching
• A dynamic, enthusiastic and engaging approach to learning

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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