Biology Tutor

Star Academies; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School and Sixth Form College in Blackburn seeks a dedicated individual to provide tailored pupil support, helping learners achieve high standards. You will tutor GCSE or A Level subjects, explain concepts clearly and contribute to an outstanding learning environment.

You will work as part of the Star Academies family, collaborating with colleagues to raise attainment and nurture character.

Qualifications

• A Level qualification A*-B required.
• Ability to tutor GCSE or A Level in the subject.
• Explain concepts clearly and confidently.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour
• Knowledge of latest specifications and tests in the subject.

Skills

Tuition on GCSE/A Level

Behaviour management

Clear explanation of concepts

Subject knowledge (latest spec)

Team player

Education

A Level (A*-B)

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School and Sixth Form College

Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School and Sixth Form College is a Muslim faith-based secondary school and sixth form for 11 to 18 year old girls, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We are extremely proud to be one of the highest performing schools in the country, with the highest Progress 8 score nationally for our 2019 GCSE results. We have been graded as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in three consecutive inspections. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• An A Level qualification at grades A*- B.
• The ability to provide tuition on the subject to GCSE or A Level.
• The ability to explain concepts clearly and confidently.
• The ability to manage behaviour in the classroom.
• Knowledge of the latest specification and tests in the subject.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 01254 54021.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday, 25 September 2026 at midday.

Interview Date: Monday, 28 September 2026.

Proposed Start Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.