Teaching Personnel
Science Teacher – Supply OpportunitiesFlexible Secondary Teaching Roles with Teaching Personnel
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities within secondary schools? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking motivated Science Teachers to work on a supply basis across a range of secondary schools.
Whether you are an ECT/NQT looking to gain valuable classroom experience or an experienced teacher seeking a better work-life balance, supply teaching could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The Role
As a Supply Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging and informative lessons across KS3 and KS4, encouraging students to develop curiosity and confidence within Science subjects.
Specialisms may include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- General Science
Opportunities available include:
- Day-to-day supply cover
- Short-term assignments
- Long-term placements
- Temp-to-perm opportunities
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging Science lessons in line with the national curriculum
- Maintain strong classroom behaviour and a positive learning environment
- Adapt lessons to suit varying learning abilities
- Encourage student participation and achievement
- Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures
- Mark and assess work where required
- Support students in preparing for exams and coursework
Benefits of Supply Teaching
Supply teaching offers a range of benefits, including:
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Better work-life balance
Opportunity to experience different secondary schools
Build confidence and classroom experience as an ECT/NQT
Competitive rates of pay
Flexible work around family or personal commitments
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
Access to free CPD and professional development courses
How Supply Teaching Works
Joining Teaching Personnel is simple:
- Register with our education recruitment team
- Tell us your preferred working days, locations, and travel distance
- We match you with suitable secondary school opportunities
- Schools contact us for cover requirements
- You choose the assignments that work best for you
Supply teaching gives you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy teaching without the pressures of a full-time permanent role.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience teaching Science within secondary education
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Passion for helping students achieve their potential
Driving Requirement
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred due to travel requirements between school locations.
Who Is This Role Ideal For?
This opportunity is perfect for:
- ECTs/NQTs gaining classroom experience
- Experienced Science Teachers seeking flexibility
- Teachers returning to education
- Professionals looking for improved work-life balance
- Teachers exploring schools before committing to a permanent role
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Teaching Personnel is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, supporting educators and schools nationwide. We are committed to helping teachers find rewarding opportunities while providing continuous support throughout their placements.
Apply Today
If you are a passionate Science Teacher looking for flexible and rewarding teaching opportunities, apply today with Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your teaching career.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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