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Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1 (ECT Scale)

An exceptional secondary school located in the heart of Cheltenham is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Biology ECT for a full-time, permanent position starting in September 2025. This opportunity is ideal for a newly qualified teacher ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and academically ambitious environment.

About the School
This school has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality teaching and fostering student excellence in all areas of the curriculum. The school community is inclusive and dynamic, where both staff and students are encouraged to grow intellectually, creatively, and personally. With excellent exam results and strong pastoral care systems, the school provides an ideal setting for Early Career Teachers.

The Science Department
The Science department is collaborative, forward-thinking, and well-resourced, with separate specialist teams for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. As a Biology ECT, you will benefit from a dedicated mentor, access to an extensive induction programme, and regular CPD sessions. There are opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities such as science fairs, nature walks, and STEM enrichment.

Key Responsibilities

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Teach engaging Biology lessons across KS3 and KS4

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Support learners of all abilities and backgrounds through well-structured planning

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Use practical investigations and inquiry-led activities to bring biological concepts to life

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Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning and curriculum development

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Actively participate in the school’s ECT support programme

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Involve yourself in the wider life of the school and its enrichment offering

Candidate Requirements

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Degree in a biological science discipline

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PGCE with QTS (or working toward QTS by July 2025)

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Passion for Science and a strong commitment to professional growth

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Enthusiasm for working with young people and contributing to school life