Science Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Science Teacher for a full-time temporary role in Wakefield. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics while fostering a positive classroom environment. With a focus on practical learning, this position offers competitive pay rates and opportunities to work in various school settings. Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have recent experience in UK secondary schools.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates (£140–£220)

Support from a friendly consultant

Access to CPD and training

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in Science.
• Recent experience teaching Science in UK secondary schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Encourage practical learning, investigation, and critical thinking.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Science

Confident classroom and behaviour management

Reliable and adaptable

Passionate about teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Science Teacher – Full-Time (Temporary)

Pay: £140–£220 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Science Teacher to join one of our partner secondary schools on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for a teacher who enjoys sparking curiosity and helping students explore the world through science ✨

The Role:

• Deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 advantageous)
• Teach across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as required
• Encourage practical learning, investigation, and critical thinking
• Maintain a safe, positive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Support the wider science department where needed

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in Science
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• Reliable, adaptable, and passionate about teaching
• Recent experience teaching Science in UK secondary schools

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates (£140–£220)
• Full-time, temporary placement with consistency
• Support from a friendly and experienced consultant
• Opportunities to work in a variety of secondary school settings
• Access to CPD, training, and safeguarding support

If you’re a dedicated Science Teacher looking for a rewarding temporary role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and take the next step with Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency.

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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.
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