What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of Science - Biology Specialism (Maternity Cover) position at Blackburn with Darwen Council?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
West Park Road
Blackburn
BB2 6DF
Job Title: Teacher of Science - Biology Specialism (Maternity Cover)
Grade/Salary: Remuneration will be set according to qualifications and experience.
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Terms: Full Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Monday, 10th November 2025
Required From: February 2026
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
The School seeks to appoint a Teacher of Science Maternity Cover, with a specialism in Biology, from February 2026 to teach pupils and students from Year 7 to Year 11, with the possibility of teaching A level for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate the potential to ensure exceptional progress for our pupils and students
- Be committed to Queen Elizabeth’s ethos of high expectations
- Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils and students.
Remuneration will be set according to qualifications and experience, and all teachers are members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Applicants must have a good, relevant degree and have a PGCE. Applications are welcomed from those new to the teaching profession and full support is provided in regards to ECT training.
To Apply:
Please submit your application by email to head@qegsblackburn.com, by post, or through the TES application process.
If you're applying directly (not via TES), please provide:
- A letter of application (maximum 2 A4 pages, Arial 11pt)
- Your curriculum vitae
- A completed application form
The application form is available to download from this page or from www.qegsblackburn.com/information/vacancies. Please return completed applications before 12pm on the closing date listed above.
Interviews will be held in the commencing week and the appointment will be made as soon as possible thereafter.
Documentation to be brought to interview: passport, driving licence, A Level, Degree and PGCE certificates, two utility bills or statements and documentation confirming NI number.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
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