Head of Biology
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 December 2025 |
| Location: | Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d3a21b93-e1c1-4a50-87f3-c4aec4b56d0d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint someone who has a strong academic background in the subject and a
proven track record of outstanding teaching at Post 16 level. An individual who will inspire confidence
and motivation within a successful and well-established team.
What the school offers its staff
Modern, specialist facilities
Everything from IT to classrooms are designed to
make teaching effective and enjoyable.
Teach without distraction
No form groups, no daily behaviour battles, no
unnecessary admin: just high quality subject
teaching.
Further details about the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and highly knowledgeable Head of Biology to lead our
Biology department within our high-performing Sixth Form College.
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional classroom practitioner with a passion for their subject
and the ambition to take on a leadership role within a thriving and supportive environment.
A Level Biology is one of our most popular subjects, with over 130 students currently studying the course.
We follow the OCR specification, and our students consistently achieve excellent outcomes. The
department consists of a team of four dedicated teachers supported by a team of four experienced
technicians, ensuring lessons are engaging, practical, and well-resourced.
We are looking to appoint someone who has a strong academic background in the subject and a
proven track record of outstanding teaching at Post 16 level. An individual who will inspire confidence
and motivation within a successful and well-established team.
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.
We are looking to appoint someone who has a strong academic background in the subject and a
proven track record of outstanding teaching at Post 16 level. An individual who will inspire confidence
and motivation within a successful and well-established team.
What the school offers its staff
Modern, specialist facilities
Everything from IT to classrooms are designed to
make teaching effective and enjoyable.
Teach without distraction
No form groups, no daily behaviour battles, no
unnecessary admin: just high quality subject
teaching.
Further details about the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and highly knowledgeable Head of Biology to lead our
Biology department within our high-performing Sixth Form College.
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional classroom practitioner with a passion for their subject
and the ambition to take on a leadership role within a thriving and supportive environment.
A Level Biology is one of our most popular subjects, with over 130 students currently studying the course.
We follow the OCR specification, and our students consistently achieve excellent outcomes. The
department consists of a team of four dedicated teachers supported by a team of four experienced
technicians, ensuring lessons are engaging, practical, and well-resourced.
We are looking to appoint someone who has a strong academic background in the subject and a
proven track record of outstanding teaching at Post 16 level. An individual who will inspire confidence
and motivation within a successful and well-established team.
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.