Teacher of Biology (Ref: 25-09)
Gateway Sixth Form College, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1GA16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
18 August 2025
Closing date
5 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,178-£49,125
What skills and experience we're looking for
TEACHER OF BIOLOGY (Ref: 25/09)
0.8 with possibility of moving to 1.0 FTE,
Temporary fixed term for 1 year
For our budding scientists who aspire to progress into the worlds of Ecology, Biomedical science, Forensics, Marine Biology and Medicine, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and creative Teacher of Biology for teaching A Level Biology, Level 3 BTEC Applied Science, T Level and Level 2 CTEC. Experience of teaching post-16, as well as being an A-Level Biology specialist would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will be passionate about science, working with young adults and display a high quality of teaching, learning and student achievement.
We require a skilled team player to join a successful and forward-thinking department. As a team, we believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas, and supporting each other to achieve our maximum potential together. We put students’ interests and needs at the forefront of what we do.
Closing date: 5th May 2025
Interview date: 14th May 2025
The post is to commence on 18th August 2025.
Employment is under the Sixth Form Colleges contract, 195 days (1265 hours) with the SFCA pay spine (£32,178 - £49,725 FTE) dependent on qualifications and experience.
Further details and an application pack can be obtained from www.gateway.ac.uk or Teaching and education jobs in LE5 1GA | Tes
What the school offers its staff
Teachers' Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Flu jabs
Supportive environment
Developmental opportunities
Staff perks - blue light card, discounts for teachers, blackhawk networks
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gateway 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
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gateway Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- hr@gateway.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01162744500
Gateway Sixth Form College is a vibrant, forward thinking and aspiring outstanding sixth form provider, catering for around 1300 students in the East Leicestershire area. In September 2021, Gateway joined the Better Futures Multi Academy Trust (BFMAT). In September 2022, Gateway launched an exciting range of T Level courses, to further supplement their diverse and inclusive range of A Level and General Applied courses.
Arranging a visit to Gateway Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@gateway.ac.uk.
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