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  • Start date details

    5th January 2026

  • Closing date

    16 October 2025 at 1pm

  • Date listed

    30 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

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Subject

Biology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,178.00 - £49,725.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of A Level Biology Maternity cover for up to one year job summary

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

About this Role

We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Biology who is passionate about their subject and committed to supporting young people to achieve their very best. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey and personal development of post-16 students, helping to prepare them for the next crucial stages in their lives. You will contribute to raising standards of attainment and facilitate a learning experience that allows individuals to fulfil their potential.

Join our friendly, thriving and supportive team here at The Sixth Form College, Solihull. We aspire to be outstanding professionally and personally, taking time to invest in everything we do, to develop transformative life chances for all our learners and to stretch their potential to the full.

The Sixth Form College, Solihull is a large, culturally diverse specialist in A Levels and Level 3 vocational qualifications, and part of the Summit Learning Trust.

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, committed and inspirational teacher to teach Biology at Level 3. This post is a maternity cover for up to one year. You will join a large team dedicated to delivering high quality outcomes for students in a well-resourced and well-equipped environment.

It is envisaged that you will deliver A Level Biology and BTEC Applied Science. You will have a relevant degree and/or an equivalent vocational qualification as well as a teaching qualification.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging, challenging and supportive A level and vocational lessons
  • Inspire learners to achieve excellent outcomes
  • Use innovative teaching, learning and assessment strategies to support progress
  • Contribute to the wider life of the College, including enrichment and pastoral support
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to enhance student outcomes

About You

  • A recognised teaching qualification
  • Excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to continuous professional development
  • Demonstrates a passion for working with post-16 learners, raising aspirations and achievement
  • Has the ability to motivate, inspire and challenge students of all abilities
  • Demonstrates creativity, flexibility and resilience in their approach
  • Builds strong, positive relationships with learners, parents and carers, and colleagues

We are happy to explore flexible working, subject to the operational requirements of the role.

Why Join Summit Learning Trust?

  • A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
  • Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
  • Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
  • The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

Interviews to be held 23rd October 2025 .

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.

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.
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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Solihull Sixth Form College

School type
Academy, ages 16 to 19
Education phase
Sixth_form_or_college
School size
0 pupils enrolled
Age range
16 to 19
Ofsted report
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Join our friendly, thriving and supportive staff here at Solihull Sixth Form college. We aspire to be outstanding professionally and personally, taking time to invest in everything we do, to develop transformative life chances for all of our students and to stretch their potential to the full.

Solihull Sixth Form College is a large, culturally diverse specialist in A Levels and Level 3 BTEC qualifications, and part of the Summit Learning Trust

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