Head of Biology

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Head of Biology for a secondary school in Hackney, East London. The role focuses on key stage 3 and 4 teaching, offering opportunities for both NQTs and experienced teachers, with potential for contract extension or permanent position based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Science teaching experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology to KS3/KS4 students.
• Support development within the Science department.

Skills

Science teaching

Safeguarding training

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Biology for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Hackney, East London.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive Science department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4.
The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

· Location – Hackney, East London
· Position – Head of Biology
· Type of work – KS3/KS4 Biology Class Teacher
· Contract or position start date – April 2025
· Duration / Likely Duration – 2 terms or permanent
· Contract or position end date (if applicable) – N/a
· Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary
· Full time/part time – Full time
· Minimum rate of pay – Paid to scale
· Hours – 8:30 am – 3:15pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

· QTS or equivalent
· Minimum 1 year Science teaching experience in the UK
· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom