Science Teacher

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a passionate Science Teacher to join a Birmingham secondary school on a long-term supply basis from November 2026. You will deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4 and help students develop experimental skills and scientific enquiry.

The role requires strong classroom management, solid subject knowledge, and the ability to assess progress and adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or is an ECT specialising in Science
• Strong subject knowledge to teach Science across KS3 and KS4
• Delivers engaging lessons for diverse abilities and learning needs
• Promotes scientific enquiry, practical learning and critical thinking
• Demonstrates effective classroom and behaviour management
• Assesses student progress and adapts teaching to support learning
• Organised, reliable and committed to improving student outcomes

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan effective lessons and assess student progress.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and achievement.
• Promote scientific enquiry and practical learning.
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills

QTS or ECT specialising in Science

KS3/KS4 teaching

Engaging lessons

Assessment & progress

Behaviour management

Organised & reliable

Education

QTS or ECT specialising in Science

Job description

• - Key Stages: KS3 and KS4

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to join a secondary school in Birmingham from November 2026 on a long-term supply basis.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping students develop their scientific knowledge, understanding and practical skills. You will encourage curiosity, critical thinking and scientific enquiry, while planning effective lessons, assessing student progress and maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement.

The Candidate

• - Hold QTS or be an ECT specialising in Science.
• - Have strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach Science across KS3 and KS4.
• - Deliver engaging lessons that cater to students with different abilities and learning needs.
• - Promote scientific enquiry, practical learning and critical thinking.
• - Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• - Assess student progress and adapt teaching to support learning.
• - Be organised, reliable and committed to improving student outcomes.

The School

This opportunity offers the chance to work in a secondary school in Birmingham, supporting students in developing their scientific understanding and building a strong foundation for future learning.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.