Biology Teacher Full Time
The Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LR13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
25 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: A full-time teacher is required to work for 195 days in any year, and be present in college during college hours (normally 8.30 am to 4.15 pm). You are expected to attend a weekly departmental meeting which will take place outside the core day.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,178 to £49,725 per annum for full time, college staff term time only.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Biology Teacher
£32,178 to £49,725 per annum for full time, college staff term time only.
Do you have a degree in a relevant subject? Are you a qualified teacher, or studying to be one? Are you passionate about Biology and ready to cultivate the next generation of scientific thinkers?
If you have answered YES to these questions then we want to hear from you!
Blackpool Sixth Form specialises in outstanding 16-19 education and we have an exciting opportunity for a Biology Teacher to join our Science department. Whether you are taking your first steps into teaching or if you are looking to advance an already established career, this permanent position is your chance to make a real impact in a friendly and supportive college community where your contributions are valued.
Working closely with a dedicated team, you will directly contribute to our students' success and help them to achieve their ambitions. We believe that all science qualifications carry equal importance; which is why, as part of our science team, you will have the rewarding opportunity to teach A-level biology whilst also contributing to the delivery of CTEC Applied Science.
We are passionate about our subject and we aspire to develop our students so they readily go forward into the world of science with the skills, enthusiasm and confidence necessary to succeed. Our department is innovative and continuously seeks new opportunities to develop.
A day in your new role could see you:
collaborating with talented colleagues to create inspiring schemes of work and resources
inspiring students to develop their knowledge of applied science
being involved with local industry in developing work experience opportunities for students
providing personalised academic support that empowers students to reach their full potential
Ignite the spark: apply now and become our next inspiring Biology Teacher!
Closing date: 8th May 2025 at 9:00am
Interviews: 15th May 2025
What the school offers its staff
The benefits
Our people are extremely important to us and we are therefore delighted to provide the following benefits:-
Cycle to work scheme for contracts over 12 months
Free use of the college gym
Education specific learning and development
Free car parking
Subsidised Costa Coffee on site and a wide range of catering outlets
An in house People & Wellbeing site with loads of self-help guidance
Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family
Long service awards recognising loyalty and dedication
15 hours of gifted TOIL (pro-rata) to use for flexibility throughout the year
Family friendly policies to support our staff with parenting and caring responsibilities
Be yourself; enjoy being part of a culture and community with different backgrounds, interests, faiths and lifestyles
Further details about the role
Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.
All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.
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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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Additional documents
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About The Blackpool Sixth Form College
- School type
- Academy, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Blackpool Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- kerry.wootton@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
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