Biology Teacher – ECT Opportunity Location: Leicester Start Date: September 2025 Salary: MPS (Main Pay Scale) School Type: State Secondary School An Exciting Start to Your Teaching Career Are you a passionate Biology Teacher at the beginning of your teaching journey? Our welcoming state school in Leicester is looking for a committed and enthusiastic ECT Biology Teacher to join our Science Department from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher to begin their profession in a supportive and inspiring environment that values creativity, collaboration, and growth. Why Start Your Career With Us? Supportive Induction Programme As an ECT Biology Teacher, you’ll benefit from a structured and well-resourced induction process, including mentorship from experienced teachers and regular professional development. Well-Equipped Science Facilities Our science labs are designed to support engaging, practical learning—ideal for a Biology Teacher who loves to bring science to life for their students. Collaborative Department You’ll be joining a team of dedicated Biology Teachers who work together to share resources, teaching strategies, and encouragement. Engaged and Curious Students Our students are eager to learn and respond well to enthusiastic teaching. You’ll have the chance to build confidence in your classroom practice with learners who are ready to succeed. What You’ll Be Doing As an ECT Biology Teacher, you’ll: * Teach biology across KS3 and KS4, with the potential to move into KS5 as you grow in confidence. * Use practical learning and experiments to help students explore key topics like cells, ecosystems, and human biology. * Work with a mentor to develop your classroom management and lesson planning skills. * Contribute to the wider science curriculum, helping to shape exciting, relevant, and inclusive lessons. * Get involved in extra-curricular science activities, like clubs or field trips, to help students connect with biology beyond the classroom. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a dedicated and reflective Biology Teacher who: ✔️ Is currently completing their teacher training (or recently qualified). ✔️ Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for biology. ✔️ Is open to feedback and eager to grow as part of a team. ✔️ Wants to inspire the next generation of scientists in a diverse and welcoming state school in Leicester. How to Apply If you’re an ECT Biology Teacher ready to begin your career in a school that will invest in your success and help you thrive, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why this is the right role for you