Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover

TEACHER OF BIOLOGY

Ref: 202320

Grade: TEACHERS PAY RANGE

Salary: (MPR/UPR) - Maternity Cover

Term: Full Time

Perm / Temp: Temporary

Required: From 4th January 2027 to until the return of the postholder

Hours: 37 per week

Closing Date: 12 noon 08/10/2026

• Job Description & Employee Specification (801 KB)


• DBS Information (36 KB)


• Disclosure & Barring Service Info (38 KB)

Location

BROUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL

Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JJ

Tel:

School website: Not included as per instructions

Roll: 924

Information

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover) to join our experienced and supportive team at Broughton, who will be required to teach Biology at KS4 and all disciplines at KS3. The Science team here at Broughton have a wealth of experience and have repeatedly produced excellent outcomes for our pupils. The successful candidate will promote the educational opportunities and achievements of all pupils through the development of effective teaching and learning. Please refer to the application pack for further details and the post specification.

The interview date is w/c 12th October 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at Not included as per instructions or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be well-qualified to teach Biology at KS4 and all disciplines at KS3.


• They will have demonstrated high standards in the necessary professional competencies required of teachers e.g. subject knowledge, subject application, classroom management, assessment, recording and reporting of pupil progress.

Desirable Qualifications

Please see the application pack for details.

Essential Experience

• We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified teacher whose career to date has shown that they have acquired the appropriate organisational, leadership and management skills for this exciting and demanding post.

Desirable Experience

Please see the application pack for details.

Proposed Interview Date: TBA

For an informal discussion please contact:

Miss R. Taylor, Head of Science

(taylorr@broughtonhigh.co.uk)

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Mrs S. Sweeney, Headteacher's PA

(sweeneys@broughtonhigh.co.uk)

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+ The successful candidate will be well-qualified to teach Biology at KS4 and all disciplines at KS3.
+ They will have demonstrated high standards in the necessary professional competencies required of teachers e.g. subject knowledge, subject application, classroom management, assessment, recording and reporting of pupil progress., + We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified teacher whose career to date has shown that they have acquired the appropriate organisational, leadership and management skills for this exciting and demanding post.