Biology Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Inclusive Secondary School – Poole, Dorset – September 2025 Start Location: Poole, Dorset Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: MPS1 (ECT Scale) Are you an enthusiastic Biology graduate ready to start your teaching career? A thriving, inclusive secondary school in Poole is seeking a Biology Early Career Teacher (ECT) for September 2025. This full-time, permanent role offers a supportive environment where you can build strong teaching foundations. About the School The school holds a reputation for academic success and a nurturing atmosphere. The fully developed ECT programme includes mentor pairing, peer observations, and growth-targeted CPD. Wellbeing and career progression are central tenets of the school’s vision. Biology Department You will deliver Biology across KS3 and KS4 in modern labs featuring microscopes, digital displays, and safety-controlled practical areas. The curriculum emphasises the life processes, ecosystems, and human biology while anchoring learning in investigative practice. Your Role Plan dynamic lessons combining theory and biology experiments; support students by providing timely feedback and structured interventions; lead extra-curricular clubs in ecology, health, and open-air field trips; and participate fully in the ECT induction pathway, including fortnightly mentoring and developmental seminars. Ideal Candidate You hold a degree in Biology and aim to achieve QTS by July 2025. You are naturally curious, articulate, organised, and passionate about biology. Your approach is student-centred and supportive, and you thrive within evolving, team-based environments. Why Apply? * Work in a forward-looking school that prioritises inclusion and excellence * Develop your skills in brand-new biology labs with extensive resources * Enjoy a rigorous and tailored ECT programme with mentor support * Inspire students through investigations, fieldwork, and science clubs * Live in Poole with coastal life, green spaces, and a supportive community Staff Benefits Include: * Structured mentor and peer‑observation timetable * Free parking and wellbeing initiatives * Budget for lab equipment and biology teaching materials * Paid membership in biology teacher networks * Staff discounts and wellness offerings