Subject Teacher - Biology

University of Birmingham; Metchley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a talented Biology teacher to engage with students at KS3 and KS4 and contribute to enrichment programmes. The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge and participate in collaborative planning to enhance teaching practices. Professional development opportunities and support for Early Career Teachers are provided. This role includes teaching a popular subject with a large cohort of students.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated days for personal research

Access to world-class resources

Support for Early Career Teachers

Involvement in enrichment opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 Biology effectively.
• Commitment to the distinctive ethos of the school.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Biology.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 and KS4 Biology and contribute to enrichment programmes.
• Collaborate with teams to plan and share resources.
• Support the Biology Department and contribute to enrichment opportunities.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint a talented Biology teacher who is able to bring their enthusiasm and strong subject knowledge to enable further development of Biology in the School.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, welcoming and exciting department. They will have the opportunity to teach KS3 and KS4, as well as contribute to our science themed enrichment programmes. Biology is a popular subject within our large sixth form - we currently have approximately 250 students studying at least one Science A-level. We look to plan collaboratively in teams wherever possible, sharing resources to allow us to spend our time focusing on practice and minimising workload.

Please see our additional information sheets for more details about our Biology Department at UOBS.

We are proud to welcome 11-19 year olds from all across Birmingham through our doors to be part of our state-of-the-art school, and give them the opportunity to develop great character and achieve academic success in a thriving community.

We will have high expectations of you to be an outstanding role model committed to the distinctive ethos of our School.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 and KS4 Biology and contribute to science-themed enrichment programmes.
• Collaborate with teams to plan and share resources, aiming to minimise workload and focus on best practice.
• Be an outstanding role model committed to the distinctive ethos of the School.
• Support the Biology Department and contribute to enrichment opportunities.

Benefits / What we offer

• Professional Development: Ongoing professional development with additional training days to enhance teaching pedagogy.
• Research & Development: 3 dedicated days per year for personal research or professional development.
• World-Class Resources & Partnerships: Access to resources, research, and networks through collaboration with the University of Birmingham.
• Support for ECTs: Excellent support and guidance for Early Career Teachers.
• Enrichment Opportunities: Involvement in a timetabled enrichment programme.