Science Teacher

Cover People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Science Teacher for a full-time temporary position in Tameside starting January 2026. The role allows for a better work-life balance with reduced workload hours and flexibility to accommodate personal responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and preferably a specialization in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. The supportive environment aims to enhance job satisfaction and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexibility with temporary roles

Reduced workload hours

Supportive department

Dedicated consultant support

Excellent starting pay

Holiday pay options

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status or relevant experience in UK schools.
• Specialism in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics is desired.

Responsibilities

• Reduce workload and increase flexibility for work-life balance.
• Teach assigned subjects in a supportive environment.

Skills

Specialism in Biology

Specialism in Chemistry

Specialism in Physics

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Description

Science Teacher
Location: Tameside
Salary: £(phone number removed) per day
Job Type: Full time Term Time Only
Start Date: January 2026

Are you a Science Teacher looking to increase your work-life balance whilst being paid in line with your pay scale? Here at Cover People, we put your wellbeing at the forefront of everything we do!

We re currently supporting a welcoming and friendly Science department in Tameside to find a subject specialist interested in a full time, temporary position from January 2026. We can offer you a role that reduces your workload and increases flexibility to fit around childcare or other responsibilities outside of your career.

The department would welcome Teachers with a specialism in Biology, Chemistry or Physics as the department are more than happy to adjust the timetable to suit.

Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status or have relevant teaching experience in UK schools.

Benefits:

• More flexiblity with Temporary roles perfect to manage work-life balance
• Reduced workload contracted to (phone number removed)pm only
• Join a supportive and welcoming department
• Dedicated support from consultants committed to your wellbeing
• Excellent starting pay + review based rate increases
• Around the clock support through the compliance process Reduces your admin time!
• Your choice choose to either opt in or out of holiday pay!

We are proudly APSCo+ verified, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards in education recruitment. This means both schools and candidates benefit from a trusted, compliant, and ethical service.