Biology Teacher

Connex Education Partnership; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible full-time roles

Supportive schools network

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a passionate Biology Teacher for a prestigious grammar school in Sleaford, starting January 2027 on a full-time basis.

You will deliver high-quality Biology lessons, inspiring pupils to understand the living world, develop practical skills, and prepare them for examinations. The role requires QTS or equivalent and a commitment to safeguarding and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or meets the relevant requirements for the position.
• Experience teaching Biology or Science in a secondary school setting.
• Ability to deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that challenge and motivate pupils.
• Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Biology lessons in line with the curriculum.
• Develop pupils’ understanding of biology concepts and practical skills.
• Deliver practical investigations and experiments that encourage enquiry and problem-solving.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress to ensure strong academic outcomes.
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse abilities and learning styles.
• Prepare pupils for examinations and support academic goals.
• Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and positive environment.
• Encourage independent learning and analytical thinking.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and teaching standards.
• Ensure safety compliance for all laboratory activities.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Assessment techniques

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Secondary education experience

Tools

Lab safety procedures

Job description

Biology Teacher – Full Time

Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
School: Grammar School
Start Date: January 2027
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated Biology Teacher to join a prestigious grammar school in Sleaford from January 2027 on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who is committed to delivering high-quality Biology lessons and inspiring pupils to develop a deeper understanding of the living world. The successful candidate will be confident in engaging pupils across a range of abilities, encouraging scientific curiosity, and promoting academic excellence within a supportive and ambitious learning environment.

You will play a key role in delivering an engaging Biology curriculum, developing pupils’ analytical and practical scientific skills, and preparing them to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, challenging, and high-quality Biology lessons in line with the relevant curriculum.

• Developing pupils’ understanding of key biological concepts, including cell biology, genetics, ecology, human biology, and evolution.

• Delivering practical investigations and experiments that encourage scientific enquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

• Assessing, monitoring, and evaluating pupil progress to ensure strong academic outcomes.

• Adapting teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities and learning styles.

• Preparing pupils for examinations and supporting them in achieving their academic goals.

• Maintaining high standards of classroom management and promoting positive behaviour.

• Encouraging independent learning, analytical thinking, and a genuine enthusiasm for Biology.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum development and maintain high teaching standards.

• Ensuring all practical activities comply with school health and safety procedures and laboratory safety requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has a strong subject knowledge and genuine passion for Biology.

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or meets the relevant requirements for the position.

• Has experience teaching Biology or Science within a secondary school setting.

• Can deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that challenge and motivate pupils.

• Has strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.

• Is confident in delivering practical science lessons safely and effectively.

• Can monitor pupil progress and use assessment to improve learning outcomes.

• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

• Is enthusiastic, professional, and committed to maintaining high academic standards.

• Can contribute positively to the school’s wider educational environment.

• Holds, or is willing to obtain where eligible, an Enhanced DBS check.

• Is available to commence a full-time position in January 2027.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay, paid to scale, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability, including full-time, part-time, regular and ad-hoc cover.

• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.

• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.

• Industry-leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education-sector based via our Academize training platform.

• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.

• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here: https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be subject to a DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.