Science Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in North Liverpool. The ideal candidate will be passionate about inclusive education and have experience working with students who have Special Educational Needs (SEN). Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging science lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a commitment to fostering a nurturing learning environment.

Benefits

Access to a wide network of schools

Ongoing professional development

Supportive consultants

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with secondary SEN pupils is highly desirable.
• Empathetic, patient with a commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated science lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Support students with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Collaborate with SENCOs and support staff to ensure inclusive learning.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Empathy

Teaching experience with SEN pupils

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Location: North Liverpool
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate Science educator with a heart for inclusive teaching? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in the North Liverpool area, working with pupils who have Special Educational Needs (SEN).

As a Secondary Science Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering accessible and engaging science education to students with diverse learning needs. Based in a supportive secondary school setting, your focus will be on creating inclusive learning experiences across Biology, Chemistry and Physics for pupils aged 11–16. You will deliver engaging and accessible science lessons across KS3 and KS4, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with SEN. The ideal candidate will foster a nurturing learning environment and promote curiosity and confidence in science. You will work closely with SENCOs, teaching assistants and pastoral teams to tailor lessons that accommodate a range of needs including autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. Your approach will be patient, adaptive and creative, ensuring every student feels valued and capable of achieving their potential in science.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver differentiated science lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Support students with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH.
• Collaborate with SENCOs and support staff to ensure inclusive learning.
• Monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with secondary SEN pupils is highly desirable.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Empathetic, patient and committed to inclusive education.

Why join Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide network of schools and exclusive job opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive consultants who understand your career goals.
• Competitive pay rates and flexible working options.

Interested?

Contact Rachael Hughes on or call direct on 0151 271 0225.

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’ which 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.