KS3/4 Biology Specialist - January 2026 start Prospero Teaching is looking for a Biology teacher for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Bury. You will be responsible for teaching Biology to KS4 groups (including Year 11), and General Science to both KS3 and KS4. This timetable would be suitable for an ECT looking for support with their Induction terms, or a more experienced colleague looking for a long term supply booking. Our school is easily accessible by road (M60, M61, M62, M66), there are strong public transport links too. Behaviour on the whole is positive and any isolated issues are dealt with by a positive, pro-active "on call" team with a wealth of experience in pastoral matters. We have several long-term colleagues in the school who feel supported and welcomed. The position is open to NQT's/ECT's and more experienced colleagues. You will be paid to scale from day one of this assignment and we are available to discuss this role with teaching professionals as soon as possible. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Position Teacher of Biology Type of work Long term Teacher cover Start date January 2026 Duration / Likely Duration April 2026, subject to review End date (if applicable) N/A Contract type - Temporary Full time/part time Full Minimum rate of pay Hours 8:30 am 3.30pm EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Biology or similar Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role Previous experience working in a UK school Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team