Lecturer in A Levels - Biology
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,202 to £42,266 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Location: | West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
| Company: | Heart of Yorkshire Education Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG5866-BK1560645WakLIALB |
Summary
Lecturer in Biology
Ref: 160144
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Salary: £33,202 to £42,266 per annum
Location: Wakefield College
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Lecturer in Biology to join our expanding and successful A Levels team. With a strong focus on high quality teaching and learning, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established, talented and supportive A Levels team.
Our A Levels has a strong academic ethos; working towards excellence for our students and helping each individual to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for an outstanding professional to teach A level Biology, and Level 3 Applied Science AAQ. You will be passionate about your subject and ensuring students excel by delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, stretching and challenging students to achieve their full potential.
You will have:
A degree in Biology, Biochemistry or other related discipline
GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
A PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification is desirable, but not essential
Experience of teaching A Levels or a similar Level 3 qualification
As well as the ability to work well as part of a team, you should be highly motivated and fully committed to developing and supporting our students.
See what we have to offer and come and join us….
Benefits include:
Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
Generous contributory pension scheme
Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction and teacher development programme.
Discounted Metro Card Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Closing date: 13th May 2026
Interviews week commencing: 18th May 2026
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.
Please note direct applicants only – no agency CV’s
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.
All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk )
We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all
Ref: 160144
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Salary: £33,202 to £42,266 per annum
Location: Wakefield College
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Lecturer in Biology to join our expanding and successful A Levels team. With a strong focus on high quality teaching and learning, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established, talented and supportive A Levels team.
Our A Levels has a strong academic ethos; working towards excellence for our students and helping each individual to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for an outstanding professional to teach A level Biology, and Level 3 Applied Science AAQ. You will be passionate about your subject and ensuring students excel by delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, stretching and challenging students to achieve their full potential.
You will have:
A degree in Biology, Biochemistry or other related discipline
GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
A PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification is desirable, but not essential
Experience of teaching A Levels or a similar Level 3 qualification
As well as the ability to work well as part of a team, you should be highly motivated and fully committed to developing and supporting our students.
See what we have to offer and come and join us….
Benefits include:
Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
Generous contributory pension scheme
Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction and teacher development programme.
Discounted Metro Card Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Closing date: 13th May 2026
Interviews week commencing: 18th May 2026
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.
Please note direct applicants only – no agency CV’s
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.
All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk )
We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all