19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026 or earlier

  • Closing date

    6 October 2025 at 10am

  • Date listed

    17 September 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Biology

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,705.00 - £50,207.00 Annually (FTE) pay award pending

Subject Teacher - Biology job summary

We are looking to appoint a talented Biology teacher who is able to bring their enthusiasm and strong subject knowledge to enable further development of Biology in the School.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, welcoming and exciting department. They will have the opportunity to teach KS3 and KS4, as well as contribute to our science themed enrichment programmes. Biology is a popular subject within our large sixth form - we currently have approximately 250 students studying at least one Science A-level. We look to plan collaboratively in teams wherever possible, sharing resources to allow us to spend our time focusing on practice and minimising workload. Please see our additional information sheets for more details about our Biology Department at UOBS.

We are proud to welcome 11-19 year olds from all across Birmingham through our doors to be part of our state-of-the-art school, and give them the opportunity to develop great character and achieve academic success in a thriving community.

We will have high expectations of you to be an outstanding role model committed to the distinctive ethos of our School. In return, we can offer:

Professional Development: We are committed to your growth. You will benefit from ongoing professional development, with additional training days to enhance your teaching pedagogy.

Research & Development: Enjoy 3 dedicated days per year to focus on your own research or professional development.

World-Class Resources & Partnerships: Access cutting-edge resources, research, and professional networks through our collaboration with the University of Birmingham.

Support for ECTs: If you are an Early Career Teacher, you'll receive excellent support and guidance to ensure a successful start to your career.

Enrichment Opportunities: Be involved in our exciting timetabled enrichment programme, making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.

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

The University of Birmingham School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting their welfare, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, references, and online checks.
Please note we do not accept applications via CV.

Applying for the job

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About The University of Birmingham School

School type
Free School, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1177 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
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School website
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Mainstream school with state - free school funding
Secondary with sixth form
Students of mixed gender, age 11 - 18 years

Rethinking education, helping tomorrow’s citizens flourish.

The University of Birmingham School is a school for our city. Our aim is simple: to transform the lives of our pupils by raising their aspirations and maximising their potential by accessing the widest possible range of educational opportunities. We want our graduates to go on to make a different to the lives of others as responsible citizens, loving partners and parents, excellent friends and great work colleagues.

In our £23m building, and drawing on the world-class facilities, resources and expertise of the University of Birmingham, we offer our pupils a broad and balanced academic curriculum; a focus on character education; and a wide programme of enrichment opportunities delivered through an extended school day.

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