Description

Qualified Biology Teacher

Location: East Leake, Nottinghamshire
Pay: Paid to scale
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Temporary

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About The Role

Connex Education are recruiting for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Qualified Biology Teacher to join a well-established secondary academy in East Leake on a temporary, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate subject specialist who is committed to delivering engaging science lessons and helping students achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will teach Biology across the secondary age range, supporting students to develop a strong understanding of scientific concepts, build practical investigation skills and apply their knowledge confidently. Teaching responsibilities may include Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Science, including GCSE Biology, with opportunities to support post-16 Biology provision depending on experience and timetable requirements.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress and adapting your teaching to meet a range of abilities and learning needs. You will encourage curiosity, scientific reasoning and problem-solving, helping students understand how Biology relates to the world around them and potential future careers.

Practical science is an important part of the curriculum, so the ability to deliver well-structured investigations, promote safe working practices and develop students' confidence in using scientific equipment will be valuable. You will also be expected to maintain high standards of behaviour, establish a positive classroom environment and work collaboratively with colleagues within the science department.

The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge, a passion for Biology and the ability to make complex scientific ideas accessible and engaging. You will be confident managing a classroom, motivating students and maintaining high expectations for achievement and conduct.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher seeking a temporary full-time position within a supportive secondary school environment, where you can make a positive contribution to students' academic progress and enjoyment of science.

About The School

Connex Education is working with a secondary academy in East Leake that provides education for students aged 11–18, including sixth-form provision.

The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, with a strong focus on developing knowledgeable, independent learners who are equipped with the skills and qualifications needed for their future pathways. High-quality teaching, positive relationships and opportunities to develop critical thinking are central to its educational approach.

The science department aims to develop students' curiosity about the natural world and their understanding of how scientific knowledge can be applied in real-life contexts. Students are encouraged to develop scientific reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills, alongside the practical knowledge needed to carry out investigations safely and effectively.

At Key Stage 3, students study Biology, Chemistry and Physics through a range of topics and practical activities. At Key Stage 4, students can study Combined Science or pursue separate GCSE sciences, including Biology. The school also offers post-16 science pathways, providing opportunities for students to continue their studies beyond GCSE.

The successful candidate will join an environment that values subject-specialist teaching, carefully sequenced learning and the development of independent thinking. You will play an important role in helping students build secure scientific knowledge, develop confidence in practical work and prepare for examinations and future study.

Person Specification

To be considered for this role, candidates must have or be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in Biology and the ability to teach secondary science confidently.
• Experience teaching Biology or Science within a secondary school setting.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet curriculum objectives.
• Confidence teaching students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to support GCSE Biology and Science.
• The ability to assess student progress, provide constructive feedback and adapt teaching to meet different learning needs.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a calm, purposeful and positive learning environment.
• A passion for science and the ability to inspire curiosity, critical thinking and independent learning.
• Confidence delivering practical investigations and promoting safe working practices in the laboratory.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• High expectations of student achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a science department and contribute positively to the wider school community.
• Strong organisational skills, adaptability and professionalism when working in a temporary position.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries within a school setting.
• A full enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Completion of the Connex Education onboarding process.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay, paid to scale, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability, including full-time, part-time, regular and ad-hoc cover.

• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.

• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.

• Industry-leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education-sector based via our Academize training platform.

• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.

• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here: https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be subject to a DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.