Science Teacher

Al-Burhan Grammar School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An Independent Girls’ Grammar School in Birmingham is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Part-time Science Teacher to inspire KS3 students. The candidate should have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for teaching. Responsibilities include lesson planning, classroom management, and involvement in extra-curricular activities. The school offers a supportive atmosphere with small class sizes and a commitment to high educational standards.

Qualifications

• Creative and enthusiastic teacher with excellent subject knowledge.
• NQTs and Science graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong differentiation skills and commitment to the school.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 classes (year 7 & 8) and inspire students.
• Engage students through excellent lesson planning and management.
• Get involved with extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Experience in teaching a wide range of topics covered in KS3

Passionate about the subject

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Excellent lesson planning

Excellent classroom management skills

Education

PGCE or QTS preferred

Job description

Science Teacher

We are looking to recruit a creative and enthusiastic teacher to teach KS3 classes (year 7 & 8) who places a high priority on raising standards and is committed to providing a balanced education.

Teaching Qualifications: PGCE or QTS is preferred but not necessary. Excellent subject knowledge and passion for teaching is a must.

NQTs and Science graduates are welcome to apply.

Job Description

This excellent secondary school is looking for a Part time Science Teacher who is able to inspire and drive girls to make the most of their education. We are an Independent Girls’ Grammar School in Birmingham, who have been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted again in May 2025 and have a track record of high academic achievement. We have a diverse staff of different ages and different backgrounds, and we welcome all applications.

All candidates will be subject to a full DBS check and will be paid according to experience. In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Excellent subject knowledge
• Experience in teaching a wide range of topics covered in KS3
• Be passionate about the subject
• Ability to inspire and motivate students
• Excellent lesson planning which engages, develops and stretches students
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Strong differentiation skills
• Commitment to the school and its students
• The drive and commitment to bring the subject outside of the classroom and get involved with extra‑curricular activities
• The ability to be highly organised and flexible where needed

Our aim is to provide our girls with a high quality learning experience in a friendly environment, and we seek to find excellent teachers who can join our School community and help us to succeed in our aims. We have two main aims: to encourage and help our girls to achieve to the best of their ability and to develop our students into good, decent and responsible individuals who are a credit to society.

We are a small school with 114 students, and have small class sizes of approximately 25. Therefore, we have a very friendly community-like atmosphere with a relaxed and supportive working environment. Discipline is easily managed with good classroom management skills and a firm but fair approach.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and also obtain an enhanced DBS.