Teacher Of Biology

Protocol Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Biology Teacher to join their Outstanding secondary school. The role includes teaching students from KS3 to A-Level, planning engaging lessons, and contributing to curriculum development. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience with GCSE Biology. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) required.
• Experience teaching GCSE Biology is essential.
• Ability to inspire confidence and curiosity in students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology across KS3–KS5, including GCSE and A-Level.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the science faculty.

Skills

Teaching Biology at GCSE Level

Strong Subject Knowledge

Experience with A-Level Biology

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Biology-related degree

Job description

Teacher of Biology – Secondary & Sixth Form (11–18)

Location: Birmingham, B12
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 (MPS/UPS) or PAYE Day Rate Equivalent
Start: ASAP or January
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Do you have a passion for the natural world and a knack for inspiring curiosity? We’re looking for a dedicated Biology Teacher to join a thriving secondary school and sixth form, teaching students from KS3 right through to A-Level.

This Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” school with a fantastic Sixth Form has a strong track record in science, excellent facilities, and a supportive department committed to high achievement and enrichment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Teaching Biology across KS3–KS5, including GCSE and A-Level
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that make complex concepts accessible
• Supporting students with practical investigations, exam preparation, and coursework
• Contributing to curriculum development within the science faculty
• Taking part in extracurricular science activities, trips, and STEM projects

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) with a Biology-related degree
• Experience teaching GCSE Biology is essential; A-Level experience desirable
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Biology and wider STEM
• A teacher who can inspire confidence, curiosity, and achievement in all learners
• We cannot offer sponsorship for this position

Why this school?

• Ofsted: “Outstanding” overall, with “Outstanding” Sixth Form provision
• Excellent science results and strong A-Level uptake in Biology
• Modern laboratories with excellent resources for practical science
• Supportive leadership team focused on professional development and staff wellbeing

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy (including science-specific training)
• Dedicated consultant support from application through to placement
• Referral rewards when you recommend a colleague

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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