General Science Teacher

Step Teachers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Full-Time General Science Teacher for a short-term contract from November 2025 to December 2025. The role is within a well-regarded secondary school promoting high expectations and student wellbeing. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience teaching Science in a UK secondary school. Responsibilities include delivering Science lessons, planning learning, and monitoring student progress.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Science in a UK secondary school setting.
• Committed to promoting high standards and pupil achievement.
• Familiar with current safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-structured Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and assess learning in line with the national curriculum.
• Monitor and report on student attainment and behaviour.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Effective classroom management

Ability to build relationships

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Full-Time General Science Teacher for a short-term contract from November 2025 to December 2025.

This opportunity is within a well-regarded secondary school that promotes a culture of high expectations and mutual respect. The school is committed to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, with a strong focus on student wellbeing and academic achievement. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils are supported, challenged, and prepared for future success.

General Science Teacher – Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-structured Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and assess learning in line with the national curriculum and school policies
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports pupil progress
• Monitor and report on student attainment, behaviour, and development
• Collaborate with colleagues to support whole-school initiatives and enrichment activities
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to the wider school community

General Science Teacher – Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching Science in a UK secondary school setting
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management
• Committed to promoting high standards and pupil achievement
• Able to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Familiar with current safeguarding practices and procedures

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 standards 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 weekly pay is processed 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.

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