KS5 Biology Teacher – Maternity Cover

Prendergast School, Lewisham | January 2027 Start | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Biology Teacher with a passion for teaching A-Level Biology? Are you confident delivering engaging lessons to KS5 students and preparing them for their A-Level examinations?

The Supply Register is recruiting an experienced KS5 Biology Teacher on behalf of Prendergast School in Lewisham. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher with previous A-Level Biology teaching experience to join an established Science department on a full-time maternity cover contract.

The position is due to start in January 2027 and is expected to run for approximately one year, until December 2027, depending on the return of the substantive postholder.

About the School

Prendergast School is an established and highly regarded secondary school in Lewisham, with a strong reputation for academic achievement and student development.

Following its March 2025 Ofsted inspection, the school achieved Outstanding judgements across all five inspection areas, including its sixth-form provision.

Biology is a popular A-Level subject at Prendergast, and you will be joining a strong and supportive Science team committed to developing students’ enthusiasm for learning and helping them achieve their potential.

The Role

This is a specialist Biology teaching position, with a significant emphasis on delivering high-quality A-Level Biology lessons to students in Years 12 and 13.

Previous experience teaching KS5 Biology is essential to the role. We are particularly interested in teachers who have a strong understanding of the A-Level curriculum, examination requirements and the practical elements of the subject.

Alongside your KS5 teaching commitments, you will also teach some KS4 Science.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging and challenging A-Level Biology lessons to Year 12 and Year 13 students.

• Teaching some GCSE Science/Biology at KS4.

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons in line with the relevant curriculum.

• Assessing, marking and monitoring student progress.

• Preparing sixth-form students for their A-Level examinations.

• Delivering practical Biology lessons and supporting students with the practical elements of the course.

• Attending parents’ evenings and contributing to wider departmental responsibilities.

• Maintaining high expectations of student achievement, behaviour and engagement.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable Biology Teacher who can confidently deliver A-Level content and support students through the demands of KS5 study.

To be considered, you will need:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – essential.

• Previous experience teaching A-Level Biology – essential.

• A strong subject knowledge and understanding of the KS5 Biology curriculum.

• Experience teaching Year 12 and Year 13 students, ideally including examination preparation.

• Confidence delivering practical Biology lessons.

• Experience teaching GCSE Science/Biology or a willingness to teach across KS4.

• Strong classroom management and the ability to engage and motivate students.

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

Recent KS5 Biology teaching experience would be advantageous, although we would also welcome applications from teachers whose A-Level Biology teaching experience was gained earlier in their career.

What’s on Offer?

• Full-time teaching position starting January 2027.

• Approximately one year of maternity cover.

• Salary paid in line with the teacher’s relevant pay scale.

• The opportunity to teach A-Level Biology at an established sixth form.

• The chance to join a supportive and experienced Science department.

• An opportunity to work at a school recognised as Outstanding across all five Ofsted inspection areas.

Apply Today

If you are a qualified Biology Teacher with previous A-Level teaching experience and are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.