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Step Teachers Ltd; Callington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated General Science Teacher for a full-time, long-term temporary role from September 2026 at a supportive secondary school in Cornwall (Callington). You will deliver engaging lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics and uphold safeguarding and high behavioural standards.

You should have QTS or equivalent, with secondary General Science experience and a proactive approach to assessment and differentiation.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching General Science at secondary level.
• Confident teaching across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver General Science lessons across the secondary age range.
• Teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics to a broad ability range.
• Deliver lessons in line with the national curriculum and examination specifications.
• Create a positive, inclusive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Use assessment to monitor progress and inform teaching.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to support student achievement.
• Differentiate lessons to meet varying abilities.
• Work collaboratively with the Science department and wider staff team.
• Contribute to curriculum development and shared resources.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement.

Skills

General Science teaching

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Differentiation

Assessment for learning

Curriculum knowledge

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Secondary education experience

Job description

General Science Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from September 2026

The inspection report highlights a positive and supportive secondary school environment where pupils benefit from clear routines and purposeful teaching. Behaviour and attitudes to learning are consistently positive, enabling students to engage well and make secure progress. Leadership provides strong direction and maintains a clear focus on safeguarding, staff collaboration, and pupil well-being, creating a calm and inclusive learning culture.

This General Science Teacher role offers a full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing opportunity from September 2026 within a supportive secondary school setting. The General Science Teacher will deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across the science curriculum, supporting students to build confidence, curiosity, and strong scientific understanding. This role is ideal for a committed General Science Teacher seeking consistency and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Duties as General Science Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging General Science lessons across the secondary age range
• Teach Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to a broad ability range
• Deliver lessons in line with the national curriculum and examination specifications
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to support student achievement
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities
• Work collaboratively with the Science department and wider staff team
• Contribute to curriculum development and shared resources
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort, and achievement
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal General Science Teacher:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching General Science at secondary level
• Confident teaching across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities
• Organised, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement
• Willingness to commit to a long-term temporary and ongoing role
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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.