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Biology Teacher (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191004
Primary & Secondary Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 28 September 2026
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Education Details

Biology Secondary
Levels: GCSEA-Level

Job Description

Biology Teacher

Contract | Temporary

Start date: November 2026

Are you a Biology Teacher looking for your next opportunity with an education provider?

About the Role

You'll plan and deliver engaging Biology lessons to learners across a range of abilities, adapting your teaching so that every student can access the curriculum and make progress.

You'll monitor and assess learner progress, support students towards their qualifications, and work alongside colleagues and support staff to keep engagement and attendance high.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering engaging Biology lessons.
  • Adapting teaching to meet individual learner needs.
  • Monitoring, assessing and tracking learner progress.
  • Supporting learners to achieve their Biology qualifications.
  • Building positive relationships and promoting engagement.
  • Supporting positive behaviour, attendance and participation.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong Biology subject knowledge
  • A recognised teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or DET
  • Experience teaching Biology
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • The ability to differentiate effectively for individual needs

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience teaching GCSE and/or A Level Biology

If you're ready to bring Biology to life for the next generation of scientists, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Dom Key-Leeves

Dom Key-Leeves

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Requirements

  • Strong Biology subject knowledge
  • QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or DET
  • Experience teaching Biology
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Ability to differentiate effectively

Skills & Qualifications

Biology teachingLesson planningDifferentiationAssessment and trackingBehaviour managementCollaborative working

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