Science Teacher

Smile Education Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment are seeking a qualified Science Teacher to work in a secondary school in Oldham across KS3 and KS4, with QTS and recent UK teaching experience.

You will deliver engaging science lessons, manage practicals safely, assess pupil progress, and contribute to safeguarding. The role offers an ASAP start and long-term placement with a competitive daily rate of £170–£235.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Applicants without QTS will not be considered.
• Recent experience teaching Science within a UK secondary school is required.
• Strong subject knowledge across KS3 and KS4 Science is essential.
• Experience teaching Biology, Chemistry or Physics to GCSE level is desirable.
• ECTs may be considered where they have recent UK secondary school experience.
• You must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• You must have full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE Science where required.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils of varying abilities, including SEND.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback where required.
• Promote safe working practices within classrooms and laboratories.
• Contribute positively to the wider Science department.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and uphold school expectations.

Skills

Classroom management

KS3/KS4 science proficiency

GCSE delivery

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Science Teacher

Oldham

£170–£235 per day | ASAP start | Long-term

Smile Education are recruiting for a qualified Science Teacher to work within a secondary school in Oldham.

This role is suitable for a QTS Science Teacher with recent UK secondary school experience across KS3 and KS4.

The Role

As a Science Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4, covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics as required.

You will support pupils with both theoretical and practical Science, maintain strong classroom routines and ensure practical work is delivered safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE Science where required.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils of varying abilities, including SEND.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback where required.
• Promote safe working practices within classrooms and laboratories.
• Contribute positively to the wider Science department.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and uphold school expectations.

Requirements

• QTS is essential.
• Applicants without QTS will not be considered.
• Recent experience teaching Science within a UK secondary school is required.
• Strong subject knowledge across KS3 and KS4 Science is essential.
• Experience teaching Biology, Chemistry or Physics to GCSE level is desirable.
• ECTs may be considered where they have recent UK secondary school experience.
• You must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• You must have full right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

£170–£235 per day, dependent on experience and responsibilities.

Long-term role within a secondary school in Oldham.

ASAP start available.

Opportunity to teach Science across KS3 and KS4.

Dedicated consultant support throughout the placement.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Barred List checks, right to work verification, qualification checks and references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications