Head of Biology TLR2-1/Teacher of Science
Meole Brace School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9DW20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
1 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a highly motivated and effective practitioner with excellent subject knowledge to join our team of specialists. You will be able to inspire and motivate our delightful students in a culture of high aspirations. In return, you will be joining a school that operates as a team, driven by a moral purpose and is committed to the professional development of all staff. We welcome applications from teachers with specialisms across the sciences; however, a strong background in Biology and the ability to teach Biology would be a distinct advantage. There will also be potential for a TLR for the right candidate to assume the role of Head of Biology.
The successful candidate will be a team player, committed to the success of all students in and beyond the classroom. You will be an enthusiastic and engaging classroom practitioner with a passion for Science. You will share our commitment to continually raise standards by providing our students with an excellent education in the broadest terms.
What the school offers its staff
We have a wide ranging CPD program as well as individual pathways for staff at all levels of their career. In May 2022 we merged with another local multi-academy trust to form the TrustEd CSAT Alliance, which includes 9 schools, 5 of which are secondary schools. This provides us with further valuable opportunities to share best practice and work collaboratively. Further information can be found here: http://www.trusted-schools.com/
Meole Brace aspires to the highest possible standards, is constantly developing and promoting innovation. Staff enjoy a strong sense of team spirit and well being and are fully supported by a dedicated leadership team. We operate on an ethos of mutual respect and kindness.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Meole Brace is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and gender equality in our hiring practices.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
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About Meole Brace School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1316 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Meole Brace School website
- Email address
- recruitment@meole.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01743 235961
Meole Brace School is a caring and cheerful community committed to developing academic, personal and social skills of all our students to the highest standards. We are an 11-16 Academy, with approximately 1350 students on roll. Our principal aim is to enable them all to lead happy and successful lives, in school and beyond. Through our core values of ‘Learning, Respect and Success’, we encourage all our students to be self confident, to enjoy learning and to achieve their full potential. Excellent teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do, but we also believe that all young people can thrive if they feel valued, feel safe and are suitability challenged. We are proud of our school, and we work together as a team to provide a stimulating and high quality learning experience for all. We have a wide ranging whole-school CPD program, as well as individual pathways. In May 2022 we merged with another local multi-academy trust to form the TrustEd CSAT Alliance, which includes 9 schools, 5 of which are secondary schools. This brings an excellent additional level of opportunity to share best practice and work collaboratively. Further information can be found here: http://www.trusted-schools.com/ Meole Brace aspires to the highest possible standards, is constantly developing and promotes innovation. Staff enjoy a strong sense of team spirit and well being and are fully supported by the dedicated leadership team. We operate on an ethos of mutual respect and kindness. Recent parent views “I’ve been incredibly impressed with the school since our son started. The values upheld by our family are upheld at school. You’ve helped him become the young man we want him to be” “My son has just completed 5 years at Meole Brace school and received excellent GCSE results . He also has a positive experience at the school and made good connections with the teachers who I feel are dedicated , committed and caring toward the children.” “I have two children who have been at Meole and cannot speak highly enough about the school.” We are very proud of our school, our students and our staff, and we hope that you will want to join our hard working and committed team.
Arranging a visit to Meole Brace School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@meole.co.uk.
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