Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum – M1 to UPS3
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Teach Now is working with a secondary school in Barnet to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Biology Teacher for a full-time, long-term position beginning in September 2026.
The successful candidate will be a subject specialist who can combine strong academic expectations with engaging explanations, purposeful practical work and a genuine enthusiasm for science.
Your Role
You will be responsible for:
Delivering Biology and general science across KS3 and KS4
Teaching GCSE Biology to combined and/or triple-science pupils
Teaching KS5 Biology where your experience is suitable
Planning lessons that develop secure subject knowledge and scientific thinking
Using practical investigations to deepen pupils’ understanding
Assessing progress and identifying gaps in knowledge
Preparing examination classes effectively
Supporting pupils who need additional intervention
Challenging high-attaining pupils and encouraging STEM progression
Maintaining a positive and purposeful learning environment
Contributing to department planning, meetings and curriculum development
The Successful Candidate
You will ideally have:
QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
A Biology or related life-sciences degree
Recent secondary-school teaching experience
Strong understanding of GCSE Biology specifications
Excellent curriculum and subject knowledge
Confident classroom and behaviour management
An ability to explain complex scientific ideas clearly
High expectations for pupils of all starting points
The right to work in the UK
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
Two satisfactory professional references
Experience teaching A-level Biology would be an advantage and could provide opportunities to work with sixth-form pupils.
What Could Make This the Right Move?
The department offers:
Dedicated science laboratories
Technician support for practical lessons
A collaborative team of science specialists
Shared curriculum resources
Opportunities to contribute to science enrichment
Support for continued professional development
A chance to teach pupils from KS3 through to examination level
Salary is determined based on qualifications, teaching experience and the responsibilities attached to the successful candidate’s timetable.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£40372.00 - £59864.00 per year