Biology Teacher

Supply Desk; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme

Out-of-hours on-call support

Day-to-day or long-term assignments

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a Secondary Biology Teacher to deliver engaging lessons to KS3 and KS4 in Leighton Buzzard. Start November 2026, full-time, temporary to permanent, with a salary between £29,344 and £44,919.

You will help students understand living systems by explaining processes clearly, supporting diagram interpretation and conducting safe practicals, with a focus on GCSE preparation.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Biology.
• Experience teaching at secondary level or a strong academic background in Biology.
• Excellent communication and explanation skills.
• Confident and effective classroom management.
• QTS is desirable; however, applications welcome from unqualified teachers with Biology or life sciences background.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology across KS3 and KS4 curricula
• Explain processes such as respiration, digestion, and photosynthesis
• Support students in interpreting diagrams and biological systems
• Deliver practical experiments safely and effectively
• Reinforce correct scientific terminology and language
• Prepare students thoroughly for GCSE examinations
• Monitor student progress and provide targeted support where needed

Skills

Biology knowledge

Secondary teaching

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) desirable

Biology or life sciences background

Job description

BIOLOGY TEACHER

Location: Leighton Buzzard
Start: November 2026
Employment: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919

Students often recall the names of biological processes but may struggle to understand their true significance.
Your role is to ensure they grasp both the terminology and the underlying concepts.

As a Secondary Biology Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons to KS3 and KS4 students, explaining how living systems function through clear, structured progression that enables pupils to build their knowledge step by step.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Biology across KS3 and KS4 curricula
• Clearly explain processes such as respiration, digestion, and photosynthesis
• Support students in interpreting diagrams and biological systems
• Deliver practical experiments safely and effectively
• Reinforce correct scientific terminology and language
• Prepare students thoroughly for GCSE examinations
• Monitor student progress and provide targeted support where needed

The Classroom Environment

• Lessons are well-structured and appropriately paced
• Students develop a deep understanding, rather than rote memorisation
• Practical work complements and reinforces theoretical learning
• Maintaining calm and consistent behaviour management

Skills and Experience

• Strong subject knowledge in Biology
• Experience teaching at secondary level or a strong academic background in the subject
• Excellent communication and explanation skills
• Confident and effective classroom management

What Success Looks Like

• Students confidently explain processes in their own words
• Improved confidence in both written and verbal responses
• Reduction in common misconceptions
• Consistent progress across all ability levels

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable; however, applications are welcome from unqualified teachers, particularly those with backgrounds in Biology or life sciences.

Supply Desk Offers You:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme
• Out-of-hours on-call support
• Day-to-day or long-term assignments

Please contact the team on 01296 752 499 for further information.

Supply Desk offers a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ bonus for anyone who refers a teacher or teaching assistant. Please get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check, which must be maintained throughout employment and comply with Safer Recruitment standards.