Teacher of Biology or Chemistry
King Edward VI Aston School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6DJ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
MPS1 - UPS3
Teacher of Biology or Chemistry job summary
i. We are seeking to appoint a full or part-time teacher of Biology or Chemistry to teach in our school on a fixed term contract for the 2026/2027 academic year effective from September 2026, with a salary payable from MPS1-UPS3. Applications are welcome from teachers at any stage in their career including Early Career Teachers.
ii. The successful applicant will be required to teach Biology or Chemistry to KS3 and KS4. All students complete separate sciences at GCSE and large numbers go on to thrive at A-level in a well-respected and supportive department. They will also have responsibility for a form and deliver their fortnightly form period.
iii. We are seeking to appoint a committed & enthusiastic teacher who enjoys working as a member of a team and is constantly seeking ways in which they can improve on their current practice. A positive attitude towards the use of IT is essential. The successful applicant will have good self-organisational skills, a sound knowledge and understanding of health & safety requirements, be a competent and confident user of IT and able to work independently as well as a member of a team.
iv. Biology and Chemistry are taught as a separate sciences from Year 8 and all students study GCSE Biology and Chemistry. The subjects are some of the most popular at A-Level with four classes in each of years 12 & 13. The post holder is line managed by the Subject Leader for Biology or Chemistry. Large numbers of students go on to thrive at A-level in a well-respected and supportive department.
v. There are nine dedicated science laboratories and a science staff room where all science staff have a desk. All staff receive a school laptop for work use. Each science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) has its own technician and prep room.
vi. Applicants who wish to be considered for interview must submit a completed application form; CVs will not be accepted and candidates who apply using any other type of application form will not be considered.Applicants must include on the application form the names and contact details of two referees one of whom must be their most recent employer. References from friends, family and acquaintances are not acceptable.
vii. The school takes its responsibilities towards student safeguarding as a paramount concern. All candidates called for interview can expect to be asked questions with regard to student safeguarding and well-being while the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) check.
viii. The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 6th July 2026 with interviews scheduled to take place week that week.
ix. Please do not hesitate to contact the school at vacancies@ast.kevibham.org if you require any further information in respect of this appointment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.
The school is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its students and the successful candidate will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 995 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
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- School website
- King Edward VI Aston School website
King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.
The school is committed to safeguarding the well being of its students and successful candidates will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.
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