Science Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A teaching agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join a secondary school in Southport starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in a relevant scientific field. Responsibilities include engaging students in scientific concepts through practical activities and ensuring a safe classroom environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a vibrant school environment

Support from a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Physics, Biology or Chemistry.
• Proven experience teaching in a UK secondary school.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable).
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in shaping students’ understanding of scientific concepts.
• Create engaging hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles.
• Assess students’ progress through assignments.
• Adapt teaching techniques to individuals.
• Ensure safety in the classroom.
• Manage classroom behaviour.

Skills

Engagement techniques

Classroom management

Assessment methods

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and passionate Science Teacher to join a secondary school in the Southport area in September 2025. As one of the fastest growing agencies in the UK, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic educator with a speciality in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry to inspire and nurture the next generation of scientists. A successful applicant will have a teaching qualification with QTS.

Secondary Science Teacher

Location: Southport, PR9

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Temporary, Long Term

Working Hours: Full time, 8:00am –

Salary: Paid to scale

Key Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in shaping students’ understanding of scientific concepts
• Creating engaging hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles.
• Assessing students’ progress through assignments
• Adapt teaching techniques to individuals to help them grasp complex topics
• Ensure safety in the classroom which includes proper handling of equipment.
• Managing classroom behaviour to create a positive learning

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry.
• Proven experience teaching in a UK secondary school.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training can be provided).
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Ability to provide two professional references.

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive school environment.
• Support from a dedicated and experienced team.

How to Apply: If you are a passionate Science Teacher ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to this advert.