Biology Teacher

Are you a qualified Biology Teacher with experience teaching across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4?

Can you deliver engaging Biology lessons and inspire students to achieve their full potential?

Do you have experience teaching Biology at A-Level?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a secondary school in Ipswich where Science is taught as a combined subject at KS3 before students progress to separate Sciences and Combined Science pathways  school offers Biology through to A-Level, with a strong uptake across the Sciences and a clear focus on maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Biology Teacher on a temporary basis from 1 November 2026, supporting the Head of Science with the delivery of Biology across KS3, KS4 and KS5. The successful Biology Teacher will be a dynamic and inspiring classroom practitioner with a proven track record of excellent teaching and experience delivering Biology at A-Level.

• QTS with a Biology or Science specialism
• Experience teaching Biology across KS3 and KS4
• Experience teaching Biology at A-Level / KS5
• Strong subject knowledge and classroom management
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching
• A dynamic, enthusiastic and engaging approach to learning

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Company:
Teacher Active Ltd

Salary: £32,916 to £51,773 a year

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

IP1

Working pattern:
On-site

Job type:
Temporary

Posting date: 7 Oct 2026

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

Start Date:

1 November 2026