Teacher of Biology Maternity cover
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 8am
Date listed
16 May 2026
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, part time (Can be done as a job share): From 0.6 FTE to fulltime
Contract type
- Fixed term - 7 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £32,916 and £45,352
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a teacher of Biology who is dedicated, enthusiastic and able to work in the Science team here at Queen Elizabeth’s High School from 1 September 2026. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone to join an already successful department and to continue to raise and develop the profile of Science, and to contribute to the development of this flagship curriculum area of QEHS. The role would ideally suit an individual who, along with the appropriate qualifications, is extremely motivated and enthusiastic with highly developed teaching skills. The ability to teach up to and including A Level is essential.
What the school offers its staff
At Queen Elizabeth's High School we aim for high standards in all we do.
We strive to fulfil the potential of each student.
We aim to achieve this through a carefully planned, broad education in which enthusiastic teachers use a variety of teaching styles in activities inside and outside the classroom.
We aim to maintain a friendly and caring atmosphere in which students and staff share a mutual respect.
When they leave Queen Elizabeth's High School we want students to be well-balanced adults, inspired to continue their learning and able to contribute positively to society.
Queen Elizabeth’s High School is committed to the highest possible standards of child protection.
The selection criteria for student admission to QEHS in Years 7-11 benefits children of staff who have worked at our school for more than two years, or who are recruited to fill certain key posts.See the full Admissions Policy on our school website (www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk).
Further information about the job
The Science Department
The QEHS Science Department comprises a team of teaching staff who teach within and across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Teachers are ably supported by a highly professional and dedicated team of Science Technicians.
The department is led by the Head of Science supported by a Head of Biology, a Head of Chemistry, and a Head of Physics. Each Head of Department oversees their own specialist area, which affords staff the opportunity to work in small teams as well as being part of the larger Science Department.
Science is a large, forward-thinking department, with the unique ability to offer specialist teaching to our students. We are a friendly and supportive team and have recently secured the Platinum Science Mark. Across both teaching and technical teams, we have a wealth of experience, as well as staff earlier on in their career.
There are twelve laboratories across the school site, many of which have been through a programme of renovation to develop state of the art facilities. Three of these labs were brand new for 2022. We are very well resourced for both practical work and digital resources to support our students with their learning.
As a department we plan strategically to best support students in our care, as well as each other. All staff new to the team are well supported and are provided with a comprehensive training programme to ensure competence in all areas of the science curriculum and to ensure familiarity with wider school life at QEHS.
Subject reviews and lesson observations consistently show teaching and learning to be good, or better. Planning and policy is open to review and feedback from all stakeholders, and takes into consideration well-being and work life balance.
The Science Curriculum
It is the intention that the Science curriculum at QEHS provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This is achieved in our Schemes of Learning through:
Building challenge, awe and wonder into our lessons
Giving students responsibility to make their own discoveries so they feel the ‘wow’ of science
Striking a balance between substantive and disciplinary learning, allowing time for students to develop the skills of a scientist
Years 7 & 8
Students follow Schemes of Learning that have been developed and resourced in-house to meet the aims and objectives of the National Key Stage 3 Programme of Study as well as to prepare them for GCSE. All students have their own copy of the Oxford KS3 Science text book for each science subject, and are taught in mixed ability groups. To support Transition, Year 7 students are taught Science usually with only one or two teachers delivering all three subjects. In Year 8 students have Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons taught by specialist teachers.
Years 9-11
Students follow the AQA Trilogy and Separates GCSE courses. Schemes of Learning have been developed in-house and are also supported by the Collins suite of material, and students have their own copy of each science subject’s textbook. Students are grouped into sets with those who are most passionate about Science taking Separate Sciences. Outside of these two classes, students are taught in mixed ability groups. All classes across all three sciences are delivered by specialist teachers.
Sixth Form
We offer A Levels in OCR Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Science subjects are popular and always in high demand post-16. Many students each year go on to study sciences at top universities. We have thriving groups across all three subject areas. Classes are shared between two specialist teachers.
Extra-curricular
The Science Department takes the lead on extra-curricular STEM provision through the popular STEM Society. Through this society, as well as through the curriculum, students have many opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular activities. A sample of what we offer is summarised below:
Competitions
Visits
Biology and Physics Challenge
Annual STEM Fair (hosted in-house)
Biology, Chemistry and Physics Olympiad
STEM Big Bang Fair
Lego Mindstorm Robot Challenge
Outreach to local primary schools to deliver STEM sessions
CREST awards
Drax power station
University essay writing competitions
Science Lab Live
EDF Energy competition
Lincoln Lights Expo
Outcomes and Value Added
2024
2025
GCSE
Grades 9-4
Biology
100%
100%
Chemistry
100%
100%
Physics
100%
100%
Trilogy
97%
98%
A Level
Grades A*-E
Biology
98%
97
Chemistry
91%
92
Physics
86%
100
Commitment to safeguarding
Queen Elizabeth’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
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About The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1126 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough website
- Email address
- recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk
Local Authority secondary maintained grammar school.
Arranging a visit to The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
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