Teacher of Biology

Job title and organisation: Teacher of Biology - Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Salary: Appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges Association Salary spine for teaching staff, NSP1 £33,465 - NSP 9 £51,714 (Pay award pending.)
Hours: Full time, Term time only
Contract: Permanent
Location: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, St Mark's Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BL
Closing Date and Time: Monday 12th October 2026 at 9am

*Applications from all faiths are welcomed*

*Applications from ECTs are welcomed*

BIOLOGY at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, high performing and enthusiastic individual to the full-time post Teacher of Biology who will lead and inspire students on our Biology A Level and T Level Health programmes.

The Biology and Applied Science departments at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College are extremely high performing with a track record of achieving Outstanding ALPs value added for the over last three years. The Biology department is lively, dynamic and progressive in terms of their approach to teaching and learning. The department offers A Level Biology and contributes to the T Level Health delivery. In September 2024 the department launched A Level Environmental Science developing students in response to the local and national 'Green Skills' needs and also a commitment to championing sustainability. Over 500 students study A Level Biology showing the strength of the subject in the college and its track record of student success. The Applied Science department offers BTEC Level 3 and BTEC Level 2 Applied Science and is highly popular.

The department has made a major contribution to the academic standing of the College, both locally and nationally. We have been particularly successful every year in terms of the Biology Olympiad and are proud of our students' achievements at bronze, silver and gold award level.

There is a friendly and professional atmosphere within the department and across all the science departments, with a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. Within the departments there is a wealth of experience and professional knowledge and encouragement to undertake CPD. We would welcome applications from recently qualified teachers and ECTs.

MAIN DUTIES

Teaching and Learning

• To provide high-quality learning, teaching and assessment in accordance with the duties of a main-scale teacher and in accordance with the College's policies
• To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College's Mission Statement.
• To monitor and track each learner's achievement according to value added and high-grade criteria, assessment and attendance in order to ensure each learner is able to fulfil their potential.
• To use Rosenshine principles and the teaching professional standards to provide the highest quality lessons for Biology.
• To contribute to the development of high-quality resources, including schemes of work and teaching, learning and assessment resources and strategies
• To contribute to the further development of the subject through enrichment and industry links, to maximise student's engagement.
• To contribute to the planning activities of the department, reflecting the needs of the students and the aims and objectives of the College.
• To embrace a varied range of teaching and learning styles appropriate to the post-16 learner including the appropriate integration of Information Technology.
• To work as part of a team and to contribute to effective working relations.
• To be flexible in teaching across A Level Biology, T Level Health and Applied Science Biology.
• To undertake the assessment of students' work to provide regular progress feedback through both formative and summative assessment.
• To take a lead on the running of the twelve practicals, including a field trip, assessing, recording and reporting practical competencies according to the AQA specification.

Quality Assurance and Professional Development

• To actively participate in staff development activities.
• To participate in the College appraisal system.
• To contribute to the process of setting targets within the department and to work towards their achievement.
• To develop effective teaching and learning styles.
• To contribute to and participate in the College's procedures for lesson observation.
• To maintain accurate and up to date information concerning students and their progress.
• To contribute to the College liaison and information events e.g. attendance at the Open Mornings.
• To contribute to effective communication and consultation with parents of students when appropriate. This includes report writing and attendance at Parents' Consultation Days or other occasions designated by the College.

Other

• To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College's Mission and Ethos Statement.
• To demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policy.
• To have full regard for the College's Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety requirements.
• To assist in liaison with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies where appropriate.
• To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings' schedule.
• To contribute to the provision of a stimulating teaching environment whilst adhering to the Health and Safety policy of the College.
• To perform such other duties as may be reasonable assigned by the principal which reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility

Please note: The job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the College, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder. Any changes would be discussed with the postholder prior to implementation.

What we can offer you;

Staff and their welfare are paramount to a successful and happy college. These are just some of the benefits offered to staff, along with some key facts:

• Free on-site car park.
• Located in the University District of Leeds and close to Leeds City Centre (easily accessible by public or private transport)
• The framework for Ethical Leadership in Education underpins everything we do
• The College has been rated again as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (March 2022 and September 2024) and is always oversubscribed.
• The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network which gives 12% discount on Annual Metro Cards
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site canteen facilities, with a separate Starbucks café
• Feel good lunches - every half term (Different days on rota)
• Training and CPD
• Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlement
• Enhanced payment for maternity, paternity and adoption leave (subject to qualifying period)
• Flu jab re-imbursement
• Various wellbeing initiatives, some staff led (i.e. yoga, knitting, College choir, Time to talk/ Mental Health and Wellbeing) + support to chosen charity of the year (voted by staff) with money raising initiatives.
• On-site College counsellor (mainly for students but staff can benefit from this or use the services of our EAP*)
• *Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured offers free and confidential advice available 24hrs, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Various discount platforms offering savings across a broad range of categories, including retail, fitness, well-being, and more (Blue Light, UniDays etc)
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - Teachers only
• West Yorkshire Pensions - Support staff only
• Access to the beautiful chapel with regular services for staff to attend
• End of year College BBQ for staff + Mission and Ethos ' day, Staff Retreat Day
• Lots of celebration and fundraising reasons for cake baking (or just eating!)

To apply for a job, you must be eligible to work in the UK.

For an application form, and full Person Specification please go to Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College - Tes Jobs and scroll down to see our live vacancies.

The application form plays a most important part in our selection process. Please do not send us your standard CV (curriculum vitae). It is vital that you fill in the form as fully and accurately as possible.

In promoting equality, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Protection of Children and Young Persons procedures. If you are selected for interview, you will be required to consent to the necessary enquiries being made.

Completed applications should be returned via the TES Portal.

Closing date: 9am on 12 October 2026.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place W/C 12th October 2026.

Applicants who have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date should assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.

Thank you for your enquiry and interest in this post.

At the initial shortlisting stage, we will pay particular attention to how well your experience and skills fit the criteria of the Person Specification and you should address each of these clearly in your application.

The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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