Science Specialist

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is looking for a dedicated Secondary Science Teacher in Bristol. The role involves delivering an engaging science curriculum and fostering students' academic progress and well-being. Ideal candidates have the appropriate teaching qualifications and experience in planning lessons tailored to various learning needs. Competitive pay between £165 and £230 per day is offered, with strong opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding students.

Benefits

Strong CPD opportunities

Pension scheme enrolment

Recognition of continuous service

Qualifications

• Qualified Science Teacher with strong understanding of KS3 and KS4 curricula.
• Ability to engage and inspire students of varying abilities.
• Experience in developing schemes of work and practical resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad, balanced and engaging science curriculum.
• Support students' wider personal and pastoral development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Teaching engaging Science lessons

Planning and delivering well-structured lessons

Monitoring, assessing and reporting on student progress

Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Fluency in spoken English

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training for teaching

Job description

Job Title: Secondary Science Teacher
Location: Bristol
Pay: £165 – £230 per day (dependent on experience, equivalent to M1–M6)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Interview Date: To be confirmed

The role

We’re looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Science Teacher who enjoys bringing curiosity to life in the classroom. You’ll deliver a broad, balanced and engaging science curriculum across a range of abilities, helping students build confidence, think critically and make sense of the world around them.

You’ll play an active role in raising attainment, closing learning gaps and supporting students’ academic progress, while also contributing to their wider personal and pastoral development.

What you’ll be doing

• Teaching engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 where applicable)
• Planning and delivering well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Developing schemes of work and practical resources
• Monitoring, assessing and reporting on student progress and attainment
• Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour, organisation and classroom routines
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionals
• Contributing to curriculum development and whole-school improvement
• Supporting students’ wellbeing alongside their academic journey
• Taking part in trips, enrichment activities and wider school life

What’s on offer

• Daily pay equivalent of £165–£230, aligned with M1–M6
• Strong CPD and access to professional networks
• Pension scheme enrolment where applicable
• Continuous service recognised where eligible

Safeguarding and fluency

This role requires fluency in spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently for extended periods.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and safer recruitment checks in line with current guidance.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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