Head of Biology/Teacher of Biology
New College Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0DX12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
15 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time or 0.8 (please state your preference on your application form)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NSP 1-9 depending on experience (FTE £32,178 - £49,725 or 0.8 £26,016 - £40,203)
Additional allowances
Additional Allowance for Head of Faculty - RA14
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Head of Faculty and Teacher of Biology. We are also looking to increase capacity in the Applied Science department so if you have experience of teaching this subject, please let us know in your application. The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher, able to demonstrate a passion for their subject area and the ability to engage and motivate students of all abilities in the 16-19 age range. With a demonstrable record of good or outstanding results, you will have a commitment to raising aspirations and achievement and supporting the wider college community. The role of Head of Faculty involves managing and ensuring student achievement and the effective leadership and direction of the teams to ensure outstanding outcomes.
What the school offers its staff
New College Bradford is a 16-19 free school which opened in September 2019, with approximately 1400 students. We believe that students at New College Bradford should enjoy high-quality teaching and learning underpinned by a culture of high expectations, challenge and support which enables our students to secure high-quality qualifications to support them into employment, training and higher education.
Working in a new, purpose-built campus, you will join a focused and driven team at the cutting-edge of teaching and learning, with an unwavering desire to make a real difference in improving the life chances of the young people of Bradford. New College Bradford primarily delivers A Levels, alongside a number of Level 3 Applied General qualifications.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.
The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.
Why Work for Us?
- NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
- Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
- Attractive pension scheme
- Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
- A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About New College Bradford
- School type
- Free School, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- New College Bradford website
- Email address
- recruitment@nclt.ac.uk
Arranging a visit to New College Bradford
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nclt.ac.uk.
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