Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Biology for a secondary school in Lancaster.The school is a mainstream secondary, and you will be required to teach both GCSE and A-Level content. The position is open to experienced teachers, with head of department experience being preferred. CONTRACT DETAILS Location - Lancaster· Position - Head of Biology· Type of work - GCSE A-level Biology Teaching· Contract or position start date - June 2025· Duration / Likely Duration - Maternity Cover· Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A· Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary / Maternity Cover· Full time/part time - Full time· Minimum rate of pay - Paid to scale· Hours - 0800 - 1600 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS QTS or equivalent· Minimum 1 year Science teaching experience in the UK· 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 that cover the last 2 years OTHERIf 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:Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management.In-house Training and Development Team. Contract/Position Details: Job Reference: VR/02743 Location: England, Lancaster