Science Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Abbey Village; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel, in partnership with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire, is seeking a dedicated General Science Teacher to join their department on a full-time basis. The role covers KS3 and KS4 with planning, preparation and marking responsibilities, delivering engaging lessons and monitoring pupil progress.

QTS is required; strong behaviour management and ability to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics at KS3 with at least one KS4 science specialism are

Qualifications

• QTS required and eligible to teach in a UK school.
• Experience teaching Science in a secondary setting.
• Ability to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics at KS3, with at least one KS4 science specialism.
• Commitment to planning, marking and supporting pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Science across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan, prepare and mark work in line with school policies.
• Deliver engaging, high-quality science lessons to support pupil progress.
• Monitor and assess student achievement and collaborate with the science department.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Clitheroe, Lancashire Full-Time Start Date: November 2026 (January 2027 considered for the right candidate) Until July 2027

Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and well-regarded mainstream secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire, who are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic General Science Teacher to join their department on a full-time basis.

The school is ideally looking for a candidate who can commence in November 2026; however, they are willing to wait until January 2027 for an exceptional applicant.

The Role

• Full-time General Science Teacher position
• Teaching Science across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Planning, preparation and marking responsibilities included
• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that support pupil progress
• Monitor and assess student achievement in line with school policies
• Work collaboratively with an established Science department
• Contract running initially until July 2027

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Science within a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics at KS3, with at least one science specialism at KS4
• Committed to supporting students of all abilities to achieve their full potential
• Available to work on a full-time basis and undertake planning and marking responsibilities

If you are a passionate Science Teacher looking for your next long-term opportunity in Lancashire, we would love to hear from you.

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