Supply Desk
£29,344 - 44,919 per year
Aylesbury
Fixed Term | Full Time
18/05/2026
No
BIOLOGY TEACHER
Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919
Students often remember the names of processes, but not what they actually mean.
Your role is to make sure they understand both.
As a Secondary Biology Teacher, you will teach KS3 and KS4 students how living systems work, using structured explanation and clear progression so pupils can build knowledge step by step.
Key responsibilities
Teach Biology across KS3 and KS4
Explain processes such as respiration, digestion, and photosynthesis clearly
Support students in understanding diagrams and systems
Deliver practical work safely and effectively
Reinforce correct terminology and scientific language
Prepare students for GCSE exams
Track progress and provide targeted support
The classroom environment
Lessons are clearly structured and well paced
Students understand concepts rather than memorising them
Practical work supports learning, not replaces it
Behaviour is calm and consistent
Skills and experience
Strong Biology subject knowledge
Experience teaching secondary or strong academic background
Clear communication and explanation skills
Confident classroom management
What success looks like
Students explain processes in their own words
Confidence improves in written and verbal responses
Fewer repeated misconceptions
Steady progress across all ability levels
QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with Biology or life sciences backgrounds
Supply Desk can offer you:
Competitive rates of pay
Recommend a friend bonus scheme
Out of hours on-call service
Day to day or long-term assignments
Please contact Eliza on 01296 752 499 for more information and Apply Below
Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
