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.

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.

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…