Science Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking passionate Science teachers for a dynamic secondary school outside Gateshead. The ideal candidate will inspire students and engage with a supportive team. Roles are available for Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers. The agency provides comprehensive training and support, ensuring a valuable career experience.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a passionate commitment to Science and excellent subject knowledge.
• Is an effective classroom practitioner who values strong, positive relationships with students.
• Has up-to-date knowledge of the Science curriculum and recent educational developments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver challenging schemes of work across the full age and ability range.
• Engage students with a variety of teaching methods and track progress using data.
• Set home learning assignments and provide regular formative feedback.

Skills

Passionate commitment to Science

Effective classroom practitioner

Creative teaching strategies

Knowledge of the Science curriculum

Strong relationships with students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Teaching Personnel are seeking passionate Science teachers to apply for an exciting opportunity within a large, dynamic secondary school located just outside of Gateshead. This role is ideal for someone who wants to inspire young people and contribute to whole-school development within a well-resourced, supportive environment.

About the Role

• Position: Science Teacher
• Start Date: October 2025
• Salary: Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range, suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers.
• Hours: Full-time preferred, part-time applications considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver challenging schemes of work across the full age and ability range, fostering a stimulating and positive classroom environment.
• Teaching Excellence: Engage students with a variety of teaching methods, track progress using data, and mark student work in line with the school's policy.
• Student Support: Set home learning assignments and provide regular formative feedback. Work closely with the Additional Learning Team to ensure all students, including those with additional needs, make progress.
• Professional Development: Maintain high standards of professionalism, stay updated on curriculum changes, and actively seek personal development opportunities.
• Wider Contribution: Participate in extra-curricular activities, attend meetings, and take on a pastoral role as a tutor, promoting student well-being.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates a passionate commitment to Science and excellent subject knowledge.
• Is an effective classroom practitioner who values strong, positive relationships with students.
• Uses creativity and diverse teaching strategies to engage and motivate students.
• Has up-to-date knowledge of the Science curriculum and recent educational developments.
• This role is suitable for Early Career Teachers, who will benefit from a comprehensive support programme, as well as experienced teachers ready to share their expertise.

If you are interested then please apply now and someone in our team will get back to you within 48 hours.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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