Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover, Full time)
Liverpool College, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 8BG2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 8am
Date listed
16 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - until post holder returns - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- L1 (£31,650)- L9 (£49,084) Depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
ESSENTIAL
Good honours degree in Biology or relevant
degree.
A levels in related subjects.
QTS status
Successful experience working in a
secondary environment teaching KS3 and
KS4.
Excellent Practitioner.
Good knowledge and understanding of the
changes in the curriculum.
Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to break down information so it can
be easily relayed.
Be well organised, forward thinking and be
able to problem solve.
DESIRABLE
Evidence of continuous professional
development.
Experience of teaching Biology at KS5
although it is recognised prospective
ECT’s might not yet be able to offer
this.
Can teach Physics or Chemistry up to KS4.
Knows how data analysis can be used
to raise achievement.
Has experience of pastoral work e.g.
as a Form Tutor.
What the school offers its staff
Working at Liverpool College offers a range of attractive benefits for staff, including:
- Free Fitness Centre Membership: Employees have complimentary access to the college's fitness facilities, promoting health and wellness.
- Free Parking: Convenient, electronic gate, parking is available on site.
- Complimentary Lunch Allowance: Staff members receive a lunch allowance, providing them with delicious and nutritious meals during work hours
Commitment to safeguarding
Liverpool College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Successful applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Liverpool College is an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@liverpoolcollege.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Liverpool College
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1646 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Liverpool College website
- Email address
- vacancies@liverpoolcollege.org.uk
Liverpool College is a mixed ability 4-19 Academy of some 1660 pupils. The College is situated on a leafy 28-acre campus located in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool adjacent to Sefton Park.
The College was founded in 1840 and was a founding member of the Headmaster’s Conference and was a fee-paying school until September 2013, when it became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old. The College also offers state boarding provision. In the last few years, it has become one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North of England.
Liverpool College was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted at its last inspection in November 2019.
The College is guided by its motto: Not Only the Intellect but also Character. Our mission and unique approach to the education of the whole child is further explained at www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk . We seek to focus on the individual and develop in everything we do at school the three key traits of our learners: Purpose, Passion and Challenge. Our commitment to Learning with Character and our three core traits create a cohesive community across the entire campus and ensure we continue our founders’ intention to make the formation of character a prime purpose of education. Above all, Liverpool College is a happy, successful and outward-looking school with a clear mission and an undiluted belief in the importance of educating the whole person.
At Liverpool College, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, is representative of our school community. We champion equality, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best.
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