Teacher (Biology) (Maternity Cover)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Health plan and support programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts and memberships

Salary sacrifice options

Free parking at most sites

CPD and induction programme

Job summary

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form, a maths and science specialist within Inspiration Trust, is recruiting a Biology teacher on a fixed-term maternity cover from January 2027 to February 2028. The post is full-time (32.5 hours per week) and requires QTS or an on-track trainee.

Students will be taught the national curriculum, with a focus on exam preparation and safeguarding. You will join a supportive science team and contribute to monitoring pupil progress, providing interventions, and taking a form

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.
• Qualified Teacher Status, or on track to achieve it before starting.

Responsibilities

• Teach the curriculum, prepare pupils for examinations, and run interventions and revision lessons.
• Plan collaboratively, set homework, adapt teaching for SEND and EAL pupils, and maintain high standards of pupil work.
• Assess pupil progress, evaluate teaching approaches, and write reports and references.
• Monitor and support pupil safeguarding, welfare, attendance, punctuality and behaviour.
• Serve as form tutor, delivering pastoral programmes and supervising pupils.
• Collaborate with the subject team and wider Trust Science team on curriculum approaches and Biology standards.
• Motivate and challenge pupils and contribute to raising standards and attainment.
• Maintain professional conduct and engage in performance management and professional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues, external agencies and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Attend meetings, quality assurance processes and school events outside normal hours.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Lesson planning

Interventions & revision

Pastoral support

Education

Degree in Biology

QTS or on track

Job description

Maternity cover post teaching Biology at Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form, a maths and science specialist sixth form within Inspiration Trust, on a fixed term running to February 2028 from January 2027. The work centres on teaching the curriculum, preparing pupils for exams, monitoring progress and acting as a form tutor. It suits either an experienced teacher or an early career teacher, on a full-time basis of 32.5 hours a week. Candidates must hold QTS or be on track for it before starting, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach the curriculum, prepare pupils for examinations, and run interventions and revision lessons
• Plan collaboratively, set homework, adapt teaching for SEND and EAL pupils, and maintain high standards of pupil work
• Assess pupil progress, evaluate teaching approaches, and write reports and references
• Monitor and support pupil safeguarding, welfare, attendance, punctuality and behaviour
• Serve as form tutor, delivering pastoral programmes and supervising pupils
• Collaborate with the subject team and wider Trust Science team on curriculum approaches and Biology standards
• Motivate and challenge pupils and contribute to raising standards and attainment
• Maintain professional conduct and engage in performance management and professional development
• Collaborate with colleagues, external agencies and the Senior Leadership Team
• Attend meetings, quality assurance processes and school events outside normal hours
• Uphold the Trust and Academy's ethos, policies, procedures and health and safety standards
• Contribute to school life, including enrichment activities and departmental discussions on teaching methods

What’s required

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS
• Qualified Teacher Status, or on track to achieve it before taking up the post for trainees

Experience

• Teaching Biology in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range
• Wider teacher role in pupils' personal development, including form tutor responsibilities

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of statutory requirements on equal opportunities, health and safety, SEND and child protection
• Subject knowledge to at least undergraduate degree level and varied teaching approaches
• Communicating effectively and building positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and the community

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Commitment to changing lives and outcomes for young people
• Empathy, patience, creativity and adaptability in teaching
• Positive role model committed to own continuous learning

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualification in Biology or in the teaching of Biology
• Experience teaching Biology in a sixth form or further education setting
• Experience as a form tutor supporting pupils' wider personal development
• Experience examining Biology for an exam board
• Offering extra-curricular or enrichment activities
• Using digital platforms to create and share teaching and assessment resources

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave
• Teachers' Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions
• Health plan and employee assistance programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access and mental health support (terms apply)
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts, and gym and dentist memberships (terms apply)
• Salary sacrifice options, including home technology (terms apply)
• Free parking at most sites
• Personalised CPD and development programmes
• Structured and specific induction programme