Science Supply Teachers - Manchester and Trafford

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD in Manchester is hiring qualified Science supply teachers for short-term and long-term placements from September 2026. If you teach Chemistry, Biology or Physics, join a flexible team and choose shifts that fit your schedule.

You’ll work with grammar schools, academies and sixth form colleges across Manchester and Trafford, with no planning or marking and hours staying in school. Holiday pay options, potential direct employment, and access to CPD through our partnership

Qualifications

• QTS Status or QTLS required.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (assistance available).
• Legal right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• CV with full education and employment history, gaps explained.

Responsibilities

• Teach science across short-term and long-term placements.
• Deliver engaging, practical science lessons with minimal planning.
• Adapt to flexible shifts and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Flexibility

Enthusiastic

Classroom management

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Science Supply Teachers in Manchester - Join Tradewind Recruitment!

Are you a qualified Science teacher living in Manchester with a flair for Chemistry, Biology, or Physics? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for flexible, enthusiastic QTS Science supply teachers for short-term and long-term placements from September 2026. Whether you're an atom in the vast universe of education or looking to experiment with a new role, we've got opportunities that will keep you charged up and ready to go!

The Benefits of Flexible Supply Teaching with Tradewind:

Competitive Pay Rates - We offer top rates of pay because we believe your knowledge is reacting with great value. You bring the science, we bring the rewards!

Ideal for a Flexible Lifestyle - Supply teaching is the perfect solution for teachers who want flexibility. You can titrate your workload by choosing shifts that suit your schedule, whether full-time or part-time.

Regular Local Work - We work with a range of grammar schools, academies and sixth form colleges in Manchester and Trafford - if you are a scientist in Sale, a chemist in Chorlton, a physicist in Flixton or a Biologist in Blackley - no need for a long commute to get to the experiment!

No Planning or Marking - Get your reaction to teaching without the stress of lesson planning or marking. Focus on engaging students in hands-on learning while leaving the extra workload behind.

No Work to Take Home - Keep your evenings free of schoolwork. Everything stays within school hours, leaving you to relax and recharge when you're not teaching.

Holiday Pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank it to claim during the school holidays. You'll always have the option to pause and recharge!

Opportunities for Direct Employment - Many of our supply roles lead to direct employment, so your experiment with supply teaching could lead to a permanent job.

Internal Payroll Team - Our payroll team is onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave your service or pay to chance. It's all in our hands for a reaction you can trust

Access to CPD - We offer over 2,500 free training courses through our partnership with The National College, so you can accelerate your career and keep your skills sharp - always evolving like a true scientist!

Easy Timesheet Management - Our user-friendly online portal makes it simple to track your hours and manage your availability. No need for complicated calculations - we keep things elementary.

What We're Looking For:

• QTS Status or QTLS (Qualified Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) Enhanced DBS Disclosure (we can assist with this
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• A full CV with employment and education history (including explanations for any gaps) Legal right to work full-time in the UK with no restrictions