Science Teacher

Teaching Personnel; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Science Teacher for a maternity cover position at a secondary school in York, starting September 2025. This full-time role involves teaching General Science to students in Key Stages 3 and 4, ideal for both experienced teachers and newly qualified ECTs.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Dedicated consultant support

Access to CPD academy

Opportunities for further roles

Qualifications

• Experience teaching science in a UK secondary school.
• Ability to deliver structured lessons across KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Science across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Support students in raising their attainment and inspiring a love of science.

Skills

Engaging lessons

Commitment to raising attainment

Education

UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Science Teacher – Maternity Cover (York)
Location:York, North Yorkshire
Start Date:September 2025
Contract Type:Full-time, Fixed Term
Salary: £30,000 – £46,525 per annum (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a secondary school in Yorkto recruit a Science Teacherto cover maternity leave from September 2025.

This is a full-time role, teaching General Science across Key Stages 3 and 4. The position is expected to run for the full duration of the maternity leave and would suit either an experienced teacher or a newly qualified ECT.

• A well-established and supportive secondary school

• Strong behaviour policies and an inclusive ethos

• Excellent resources within the science department

• Hold UK QTS (or equivalent)

• Have experience teaching science in a UK secondary school

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Be committed to raising attainment and inspiring a love of science

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella fees

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

• Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD academy

• Opportunities for further roles within our partner schools

To apply, please send your CV tothe Yorkshire Secondary Team.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.

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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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