Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary: MPS/UPS (£31,650 – £49,084 per year)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: September 2025
Are you a passionate Biology Teacher with enthusiasm for fieldwork, ecology, and living systems?
A highly rated secondary academy in Bicester is recruiting a full-time Biology Teacher. You will support a forward-leaning department that values practical and ecological teaching tied to the curriculum.
The Role
Teaching Biology across KS3–KS5, you’ll integrate field biology, investigative modules, and conservation themes aligned with regional partners.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Leading interactive biology lessons with field and lab learning
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Supporting TA-led sessions and coursework guidance
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Building links to environmental charities and university researchers
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Facilitating field trips to local ecosystems and projects
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Participating in STEM outreach across the community
Who We’re Looking For
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QTS with Biology or equivalent science degree
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Skilled at capturing student curiosity and interest
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Comfortable managing off-site learning experiences
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Committed collaborator with staff and external partners
Why Join Our Academy in Bicester?
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Curriculum with fieldwork woven into learning plans
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Partnerships with wildlife trusts, agricultural bodies
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A motivated student body focused on nature and science
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Development pathways in science teaching and leadership
Staff Benefits Include:
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Fieldwork expense budget and equipment access
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Free parking, cycle subsidy & wellness allowance
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Focused subject CPD and research shadowing
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Park-and-ride connectivity to Oxford and beyond