Loreto College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Biology & Applied Science to join our vibrant and successful Biology and Applied Science departments. Both subjects at Loreto College are popular and deliver high success rates and excellent student progression, with many students going onto fantastic destinations. The departments run a range of extra-curricular activities and trips that make these exciting subjects to study at Loreto.

As a Teacher of Biology & Applied Science you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning under the leadership of the Heads of Department.  You will undertake regular assessment of students’ work and provide timely feedback. You will also monitor and support the progress and development of students using the college’s bespoke in-house systems, as well as building and maintaining positive relationships with students. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and delivery of the subjects in line with awarding organisation specifications and through working closely and collaboratively with your colleagues.

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Students’ behaviour is exemplary’ and that ‘Students who study at Loreto do exceptionally well.’ Ofsted also noted that ‘Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme’.

 Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

 The post will be fixed term for one year from 1^st September 2026.