Teacher of Biology

KS5 Teacher of Biology

Contract: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract until 30th August (Or until return of post holder)

Salary: M1 to UPS 3 (£30,000 to £45,656 per annum) 

Start: 30th August 2024

What we are looking for: 

CLF Post 16 centre in Bristol are currently searching for a Teacher of Biology to join their talented and supportive team. 

The CLf Post 16 Academy is situated in South Gloucestershire, hosted at John Cabot Academy and serves the students of Bristol across two local authorities. We are currently searching for a KS5 Teacher of Biology to teach level 2 (GCSE resit) and A level Biology courses, and to join our talented and supportive science team. We are a growing organisation looking for professional, ambitious people with a passion for transforming our students’ learning within this popular curriculum area.

We can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment. We provide excellent training and development opportunities within the Federation, including a full induction programme for early career and experienced teachers. Training is both local and/or delivered through our excellent stand-alone training facility at the CLF Institute. For teachers, the CLF Institute aims to provide a continuum of development through each career stage from initial teacher training (ITT), for Early Career Teachers (ECT), recently qualified teachers in their early career development, to successive stages of leadership through to Headship and beyond.

Key Dates: 

Closing Date: 12th May 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 16th May 2024

About the Cabot Learning Federation: 

The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, seventeen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools.   

CLF is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we embrace diversity and proudly serve a wide range of students and communities. We actively encourage applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups, including those of diverse ethnicities, genders, gender identities, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, religions and backgrounds. 

We take pride in being an integral part of diverse communities in the region, and we celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds among our students. Our goal is to create a curriculum that is responsive to the unique needs and interests of all our pupils, reflecting the diverse tapestry of their backgrounds and experiences. Join us in building an environment where everyone's contributions are valued and respected. 

How to Apply: 

Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’ on this page and then logging into your account/registering for an account. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application. 

Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invite to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an account. Copies of all correspondence will also appear under the ‘messages’ section, in the event that emails are being directed to a ‘junk’ or ‘trash’ folder please make regular checks on the status of an application. 

How to Apply:

To Apply, you will need to click the 'Apply Now' button on this page, which will redirect you to the CLF advert page. Within the CLF advert page, you can download and review the candidate information pack and register/login to apply for the role.

CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.               

 Safeguarding and pre-employment checks: 

The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. 

The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.