Teacher of Biology

Dixons Academies Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixons Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Biology for their sixth form academy. The role emphasizes high expectations and professional growth in a supportive environment focused on educating 16-19-year-olds. Candidates should align with the trust's values and commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Aligned with values of integrity, curiosity, and leadership.

Skills

Integrity

Curiosity

Leadership

Job description

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Why choose Dixons Sixth Form Academy?

• We believe that people, more than strategy, create value - we all belong and grow together
• '9 in 10' for teachers: our innovative strategy providing greater flexibility and agency
• Dedicated sixth form teaching environment
• 100% focus on educating 16 - 19-year-olds in an adult environment
• Culture of high expectations; supporting teachers so all students can learn
• Focus on feedback and professional growth

The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of integrity, curiosity, and leadership.

About Dixons Academies Trust

Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North. As a school trust of 17 schools, we are committed to making a difference through delivering exceptional education in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester, including primaries, secondaries, all-throughs, and a standalone sixth form.

• We are values driven: our values of work hard, be nice, be good underpin everything we do
• We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years
• We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive
• We are always in the top five nationally for progress at secondary
• We prioritize professional development and growth of our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload

Within our communities, we work together to establish joyful, rigorous, high-performing schools and colleges, which maximize attainment, value diversity, develop culture, and build cultural capital.

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Full details of this role can be found in the application pack. Interviews will take place on 22 May 2025.

Please visit our website to apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, gender, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments through the recruitment process if required.

We focus on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity, and inclusion strategy as part of our 2-5 year plan. Read more about this on our website.

Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs