Science Teacher

Vision For Education Ltd.; Royton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. is recruiting a Science teacher for a secondary school in Bolton to cover KS3/KS4 on a full-time basis. The role runs as temporary cover from 4 December 2026 through to Easter 2027, with a welcoming department, good facilities, and free onsite parking.

You will deliver engaging Science lessons, motivate learners of all abilities, and contribute to ongoing professional development within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or a PGCE (UK-recognised teaching qualification).
• Recent experience teaching Science to KS3 and KS4.
• Be interested in teaching a full-time timetable.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and the ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be able to provide suitable references, a valid Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply), and Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver engaging lessons that progress learning and bring the subject to life.
• Join a dedicated and collaborative department with access to good facilities and specialist resources.
• Support students and contribute to professional development within the department.

Skills

KS3/KS4 Science teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

QTS or PGCE (UK-qualified)

Job description

£168 - £232 per day (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

The School and the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher able to offer Science to KS3 and 4 to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bolton on a full time, temporary cover starting 4th December 2026 continuing until Easter 2027.

You’ll be teaching Science to KS3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that progress learning and bring the subject to life. The school has well-motivated students, strong leadership support, and a clear commitment to professional development.

You’ll be joining a dedicated and collaborative department, with access to good facilities, specialist resources, and free onsite parking.

Requirements

To be considered for this Teacher of Science role, you must:

• Hold QTS or a PGCE (UK-recognised teaching qualification)
• Have recent experience teaching Science to KS3 and 4
• Be interested in teaching a full time timetable
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and the ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be able to provide suitable references, a valid Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply), and Right to Work in the UK

What we offer

As a Science teacher and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.