Biology Teacher | High School | Shrewsbury

Position: Biology Teacher
Location: Shrewsbury
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS5

Specialist Biology Role in a Well-Established Science Department

A well-established high school in Shrewsbury is seeking to appoint a Biology Teacher to join its Science department from September. This role offers the opportunity to teach Biology as a specialism while contributing to general Science teaching across the lower years.

Biology is a popular subject within the school with strong uptake at GCSE and A-Level. The department supports a structured curriculum and encourages students to develop scientific thinking through both theory and practical investigation.

About the Role

You will primarily teach Biology across Key Stage 4 with the opportunity to deliver A-Level Biology at Key Stage 5 depending on addition you may contribute to teaching general Science at Key Stage 3.

Lessons will focus on developing students understanding of biological systems including cell biology human biology ecology and genetics. Practical laboratory work forms an important part of the curriculum allowing students to apply their knowledge through investigation and experimentation.

You will work as part of a collaborative Science department that shares planning resources and supports consistent delivery across year groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Biology lessons across KS3 to KS5

• Teach core biological concepts in line with curriculum expectations

• Plan and supervise practical laboratory activities

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Biology assessments

• Monitor student progress and provide structured feedback

• Maintain safe laboratory environments

• Contribute to departmental planning and shared resources

• Support positive behaviour and engagement in lessons

The School Environment

This high school in Shrewsbury provides a supportive and organised teaching environment with clear expectations for both staff and students. The Science department benefits from specialist laboratory facilities that support practical learning across all year groups.

Staff collaborate closely to maintain consistency in lesson delivery and assessment. Students are encouraged to develop independence in their learning and engage actively with scientific content.

The school promotes professional development and values subject expertise within departments.

Candidate Requirements

This position would suit a teacher with strong subject knowledge in Biology and the ability to support student progress across different ability levels.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Strong subject knowledge in Biology

• Experience teaching Science at secondary level

• Ability to teach Biology across KS3 and KS4

• Good classroom management skills

• Strong organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Biology

• Experience supporting GCSE and A-Level exam preparation

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Biology Teacher role in Shrewsbury starting in September please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.