Teacher of Biology and Applied Science

Teacher of Biology and Applied Science at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/JCSFC/81197


• Location: Belgrave Road, Highgate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9FF


• Contract Type: Permanent


• Contract Term: Full-Time


• Salary: £33,465.00 - £51,714.00 Annually (FTE)


• The salary is dependent on experience


• Closing Date: Midday, Thu 17th Sep, 2026


• Start Date: November 2026


• Positions Available: 1


• Suitable for ECTs: Yes


• Interview Date(s): TBC

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About this Role

Another exciting opportunity has arisen at our College. We are looking for a qualified, committed and inspirational professional to join us to teach a range of Biology and applied science courses, up to A-Level and/or BTEC, to our Sixth Form students. The successful candidate will have an appropriate teaching qualification and be well-qualified to degree level in the subject.

If successful, you would play a vital role in the College, which is graded as 'outstanding' in all categories by Ofsted. Our College excels in providing a broad, inclusive and high-quality education to all of our learners, which has resulted in some of the highest levels of progression to Higher Education in the sector. In 2023, students at Joseph Chamberlain College achieved outstanding exam results.

Our College is situated within easy reach of Birmingham City Centre, in a state-of-the-art building with superbly equipped classrooms and outstanding facilities.

We were featured in the 2019 Parliamentary Review for best practice in further education for the second time and we have been awarded the Teachers' Development Trust (TDT) Silver Award for our comprehensive package of innovative and high impact professional development.

If you are aspirational for all young people and want to play a part in shaping their futures, we would really like to hear from you.

The salary for this post is paid on the Sixth Form College Teacher's main scale, ranging from £33,465 - £51,714 per annum, dependent on experience.

We welcome applications from ECTs, NQTs and experienced teachers from Sixth Form Colleges, Schools and FE Colleges.

Start Date: November 2026 or earlier if possible.

Closing date: Thursday 17^th September 2026 (to arrive no later than 12 noon).

For job details and to apply, please visit: Please note URLs are omitted as per instructions.

If you have any queries regarding this role or require support with your application, please contact the HR team via e-mail or call . Previous applicants need not apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. All roles in the College have contact with children, and as such anyone that is employed by the College is considered to be engaged in regulated activities. Our roles are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. All roles in the College have contact with children, and as such anyone that is employed by the College is considered to be engaged in regulated activities. Our roles are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Another exciting opportunity has arisen at our College. We are looking for a qualified, committed and inspirational professional to join us to teach a range of Biology and applied science courses, up to A-Level and/or BTEC, to our Sixth Form students. The successful candidate will have an appropriate teaching qualification and be well-qualified to degree level in the subject.

If successful, you would play a vital role in the College, which is graded as 'outstanding' in all categories by Ofsted. Our College excels in providing a broad, inclusive and high-quality education to all of our learners, which has resulted in some of the highest levels of progression to Higher Education in the sector. In 2023, students at Joseph Chamberlain College achieved outstanding exam results.

Our College is situated within easy reach of Birmingham City Centre, in a state-of-the-art building with superbly equipped classrooms and outstanding facilities.

We were featured in the 2019 Parliamentary Review for best practice in further education for the second time and we have been awarded the Teachers' Development Trust (TDT) Silver Award for our comprehensive package of innovative and high impact professional development.

If you are aspirational for all young people and want to play a part in shaping their futures, we would really like to hear from you.

The salary for this post is paid on the Sixth Form College Teacher's main scale, ranging from £33,465 - £51,714 per annum, dependent on experience.