32 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    13 December 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    11 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Biology

Working pattern

Full time: Mon-Fri 9-5

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£33,000 – £44,475 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

What you'll do:

  • Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Biology and related science programmes• Teach primarily on A Level Biology, GCSE Biology and BTEC Applied Science programmes• Support learners to achieve excellent academic outcomes and progress to their chosen destination• Develop engaging learning resources and practical activities that bring scientific concepts to life• Monitor learner progress and provide effective feedback and support• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities• Promote safe working practices within laboratory and classroom environments• Support learners to develop an understanding of careers and opportunities within the science sector

What we're looking for:

  • A degree in Biology or a closely related scientific discipline• A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)• Strong subject knowledge across Biology and wider scientific concepts• Experience teaching, training or mentoring learners in an educational or workplace setting• Excellent communication and organisational skills• Ability to motivate and inspire learners from a range of backgrounds• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous professional development• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

What the college offers its staff

11 weeks holiday inc bank holidays, 28.68% pension contribution

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About New College Swindon

Organisation type
FE College, ages 16 to 99
Education phase
Sixth form or FE college
Size
No information available
Age range
16 to 99
Ofsted report
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Website
New College Swindon website
Email address
liam.cookson@newcollege.ac.uk
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New College Swindon operates across two main campuses at Queen's Drive and North Star, offering a wide range of further education, T Levels, apprenticeships, and university-level courses 

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