Spark curiosity, develop scientific thinking and bring Biology to life
Are you a Biology teacher who loves helping students understand the living world, from cells to ecosystems? A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Bristol is looking for a full-time Biology Teacher to join a supportive Science department where curiosity, clarity and high expectations sit at the heart of learning.
This is a school that values Biology as a subject that helps young people ask questions, think critically and understand the world they’re part of.
Why this school?
• A Biology Curriculum That Builds Understanding
The Biology curriculum is carefully planned to develop secure scientific knowledge, practical skills and confident application. Lessons encourage students to explore big ideas, make connections and develop a genuine interest in how life works.
• An Inclusive, Aspirational Community
Students come from a wide range of backgrounds and are supported to believe they can succeed in science. The school promotes a culture where curiosity is encouraged, effort is recognised and all learners are challenged to achieve their best.
• A Supportive and Collaborative Science Team
You’ll work alongside colleagues who share ideas, plan together and support one another. High-quality professional development and instructional coaching help teachers continue to develop their subject knowledge and classroom practice.
• Well-Resourced Learning Spaces
Modern laboratories and strong practical resources allow for engaging, hands-on Biology lessons that bring theory to life.
• Science Beyond the Classroom
The school values enrichment, real-world links and wider learning opportunities, helping students see how Biology connects to future pathways, careers and global challenges.
The role
• Teaching Biology across relevant key stages
• Delivering engaging lessons that combine theory, enquiry and practical work
• Assessing progress and supporting students to achieve strong outcomes
• Contributing to a positive Science department and wider school community
What we’re looking for
• A passionate Biology teacher with high expectations for all learners
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred
• A reflective, collaborative approach to teaching
• Commitment to inclusion, scientific curiosity and student progress
Salary: Paid to scale
Contract: Full-time
If you’re looking for a Biology role where your subject is valued, your development is supported and your impact is clear every day, this could be the right next step.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.