Qualified Biology Teacher (Head of Department)

Prospero Teaching; Par; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a qualified and experienced Biology teacher for the Head of Department position in a secondary school in Lancaster. The role requires strong leadership in teaching GCSE and A-Level Biology. Candidates must have QTS, relevant teaching experience, and safeguarding training. The contract is full-time and serves as maternity cover.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in Science.
• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE and A-Level Biology content.
• Lead the Biology department.
• Ensure high standards in teaching and curriculum delivery.

Skills

Teaching

Science

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent

Minimum 1 year Science teaching experience in the UK

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Par, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Biology for a secondary school in Lancaster.
The school is a mainstream secondary, and you will be required to teach both GCSE and A-Level content.
The position is open to experienced teachers, with head of department experience being preferred.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location – Lancaster
  · Position – Head of Biology
  · Type of work – GCSE + A-level Biology Teaching
  · Contract or position start date – June 2025
  · Duration / Likely Duration – Maternity Cover
  · Contract or position end date (if applicable) – N/A
  · Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary / Maternity Cover
  · Full time/part time – Full time
  · Minimum rate of pay – Paid to scale
  · Hours – 0800 – 1600

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