KS3/4 Biology Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Biology Teacher for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Prestwich. The position, starting in January 2026, involves teaching Biology to KS4 and General Science to KS3 and KS4 students. The role is suitable for both NQTs and experienced teachers, offering full-time hours and competitive pay. Successful candidates will be given opportunities for continued professional development and support during their Induction terms.

Benefits

Free CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• Biology or similar graduate, with a 2:2 or higher.
• UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role.
• Previous experience working in a UK school.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology to KS4 groups and General Science to KS3 and KS4.
• Support ECTs with Induction terms.
• Join a supportive environment with proactive pastoral care.

Job description

KS3/4 Biology Specialist - January 2026 start

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Biology teacher for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Bury. You will be responsible for teaching Biology to KS4 groups (including Year 11), and General Science to both KS3 and KS4. This timetable would be suitable for an ECT looking for support with their Induction terms, or a more experienced colleague looking for a long‑term supply booking.

Our school is easily accessible by road (M60, M61, M62, M66) and has strong public transport links. Behaviour is generally positive; isolated issues are dealt with by a proactive “on‑call” pastoral team. Several long‑term colleagues feel supported and welcomed.

The position is open to NQTs/ECTs and more experienced colleagues. You will be paid to scale from day one of this assignment and we are available to discuss the role with teaching professionals as soon as possible.

Contract / Position Details

• Position: Teacher of Biology
• Type of work: Long‑term teacher cover
• Start date: January 2026
• Duration / Likely duration: April 2026, subject to review
• End date (if applicable): N/A
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/part time: Full
• Minimum rate of pay
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3.30 pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Biology or similar graduate, with a 2:2 or higher
• UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• 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

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house training and development team