General Science Teacher

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Science Teacher for a large secondary school in Tower Hamlets, beginning on November 3rd for 4 days a week. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status or be an Unqualified Teacher with a proactive teaching approach. Responsibilities include teaching across KS3 and KS4, potentially KS5, and taking on Form Tutor duties. The school promotes a diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or Unqualified Teacher required.
• Proactive and engaging teaching approach desired.
• Ability to use ICT effectively for teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach combined science across KS3 and KS4, with potential KS5 classes.
• Take on Form Tutor responsibilities.
• Engage with students from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Proactive teaching approach

ICT proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Strong administration skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or Unqualified Teacher

Job description

Science Teacher

Starting on 3rd November 2025

Maternity Leave - 4 days a week

Tower Hamlets Secondary School

ECTs welcome to apply

We are currently working with a large secondary school in Tower Hamlets who are looking for a Science Teacher to join their school on the 3rd November for 4 days a week.

In this role you will be teaching combined science across KS3, KS4with the potential of teaching some classes inKS5 and will be part of the schoolsScience department. You will join a supportive, hardworking and dynamic Science facultyinwhich you can continue your professional development.The students follow the AQA syllabus at both GCSE and A-Level so previous experience of this exam board is preferred although not essential. You will also take on Form Tutor responsibilities.

The school are looking for a teacher with the following:

Qualified Teacher Status or Unqualified Teacher

A proactive and engaging teaching approach

Understanding of the requirements for high quality teaching

Ability to use ICT effectively

Ability to fulfillthe requirements of a Form Tutor

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people at all levels

Excellent administration skills and the ability to meet deadlines

The School

This large, diverse and inclusive Secondary school is based in TowerHamlets, with a strong leadership team in place who have created a culture of high expectations across all areas of the school. Pupils have access to an exciting curriculum with a broad range of subjects and qualifications alongside opportunities through enrichment, trips, visits and experiences. There is a good professional development programme for all staff to access and the leadership team are well placed to offer support to the staff team across all areas.

If this role sounds like the job you are looking for, please apply with an updated CV outlining your qualifications and experience.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.