• Secondary Teacher
  • Sutton Coldfield
  • £168 - £262 / per day
  • Job Area: Sutton Coldfield

Teacher of Biology

Job Description

Zest Education are seeking an experienced Teacher of Biology to join a secondary school in the Sutton Coldfield area. This is a full time role where the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons to students across KS3 and KS4. The role is due to commence in May 2026 and will run for the rest of the academic year.

Responsibilities:

– Teach Biology to students across KS3 and KS4
– Create engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards
– Deliver interactive and hands-on lessons to promote student understanding and engagement
– Assess and evaluate student performance through tests and assignments
– Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them improve their understanding of the subject
– Utilise various teaching methods and resources to accommodate learners of different abilities and learning styles
– Demonstrate strong classroom management skills to maintain a positive and conducive learning environment
– Collaborate with other teachers to plan and coordinate interdisciplinary activities
– Attend staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development sessions as required
– Uphold and enforce school policies regarding behaviour management and student discipline

Requirements:

– Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Biology or relevant subject
– Experience teaching biology at the secondary school level
– Knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment standards
– Ability to effectively plan and deliver engaging lessons
– Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to handle challenging students
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Adaptability and flexibility in responding to the diverse needs of students
– Commitment to ongoing professional development

Benefits:

– Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
– Supportive and collaborative work environment
– Opportunity for professional growth and development
– Access to resources and training to enhance teaching practice

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Grace at graces@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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  • Secondary Teacher
  • Sutton Coldfield
  • £168 - £262 / per day
  • Job Area: Sutton Coldfield

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