Science Teacher

Job Title: Science Teacher
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £150 - £220 per day (Depending on experience).
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term

Are you a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher eager to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists?

GSL Education are delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and qualified Science Teacher to join a well-regarded secondary school in Newcastle. If you are an enthusiastic educator committed to fostering a love for science, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher who is keen to develop their practice within a progressive learning environment.

About the Role:

As a Science Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons that encourage students to explore and develop a deep understanding of scientific concepts. You will be expected to plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with the potential for Key Stage 5, depending on experience), ensuring students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and challenging science lessons in accordance with the national curriculum.
• Teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with Key Stage 5 optional, depending on specialism).
• Foster a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to think critically and develop a passion for science.
• Differentiate lessons to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities, ensuring inclusivity for all students.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Promote practical scientific inquiry through engaging experiments and hands-on activities.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management, promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop schemes of work, share best practices and contribute to departmental initiatives.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and science-related clubs to further enrich students' learning experiences.
• Uphold school policies on safeguarding, equality and inclusion to create a safe and supportive environment for all students.

Science Teacher requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification in Science.
• Experience teaching Science at the secondary level, with a strong understanding of the national curriculum.
• A proven track record of raising student attainment and delivering outstanding lessons.
• Subject specialism in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics is desirable, but a strong general Science background is essential.
• Excellent classroom management skills, with the ability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• A passion for Science and a commitment to inspiring young minds through innovative teaching methods.
• Ability to differentiate learning materials to cater to a range of abilities.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive daily rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression.
• The chance to work in dynamic and high-achieving school environments.

If you are a committed and inspiring Science Teacher ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply today. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your teaching career while making a lasting impact on students’ education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. 

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Science Teacher’ in a secondary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.