General Science Teacher

Step Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a General Science Teacher for a secondary school in Greater London. The position is full-time, starting September 2026 and is temporary to permanent, with a supportive environment and high expectations for pupil progress.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess student outcomes, and collaborate with colleagues to promote a calm, respectful learning atmosphere and strong pastoral care.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching General Science at secondary level is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for science education.
• Committed to raising achievement and supporting pupils’ academic and personal development.
• Good classroom management and organisational skills are essential.
• Be reflective, adaptable and keen to develop within a long-term teaching opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging General Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 in line with the national curriculum.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to support pupils of differing abilities and learning needs.
• Assess, monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment that promotes high standards of behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the science department and wider school community.
• Contribute to enrichment activities, revision sessions or intervention where required.
• Fulfil all general responsibilities of a classroom teacher, including safeguarding and pastoral duties.

Skills

Science teaching

Classroom management

Assessment feedback

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

General Science Teacher – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026

This General Science Teacher role is based in a secondary school where leaders have established a positive and inclusive culture with high expectations for pupils. Teaching is well structured, helping students build secure knowledge over time, while behaviour is calm and respectful, supporting effective learning. Pupils benefit from strong pastoral care and guidance, and leadership is ambitious in continuing to improve outcomes and opportunities for all learners.

Duties as General Science Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging General Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 in line with the national curriculum
• Use a range of teaching strategies to support pupils of differing abilities and learning needs
• Assess, monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback to support improvement
• Maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment that promotes high standards of behaviour
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the science department and wider school community
• Contribute to enrichment activities, revision sessions or intervention where required
• Fulfil all general responsibilities of a classroom teacher, including safeguarding and pastoral duties

Ideal General Science Teacher:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching General Science at secondary level, including recent classroom practice
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for science education
• Is committed to raising achievement and supporting pupils’ academic and personal development
• Possesses good classroom management and organisational skills
• Is reflective, adaptable and keen to develop within a long-term teaching opportunity

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.