Science Teacher - Cardiff Secondary School

Aspire People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

CPD and safeguarding training

Consultant support

DBS refund available

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced Science Teacher to join a secondary school in Cardiff. You will teach Science across the secondary curriculum, plan and deliver engaging lessons, and foster a safe, positive learning environment.

We seek candidates with QTS or equivalent, strong Science knowledge, and excellent behaviour management. The role offers immediate, long-term opportunities with competitive daily rates and supportive consulting. DBS checks and EWC registration are expected.

Qualifications

• QTS or relevant teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in Science.
• Previous experience teaching Science within a secondary school setting.
• Excellent behaviour management skills - essential.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and maintaining classroom routines.
• Ability to establish clear boundaries and high expectations.
• Strong classroom presence and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-differentiated lessons.
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to supporting student progress.
• EWC registration or willingness to obtain.
• Enhanced DBS for Children on the DBS Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Science across the secondary curriculum.
• Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons.
• Creating a positive, safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Managing classroom behaviour confidently and consistently.
• Establishing clear boundaries and maintaining high expectations.
• Building positive relationships with students while maintaining professional authority.
• Differentiating lessons to meet a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Monitoring student progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Science department.
• Supporting students with ALN/SEN where required.

Skills

Science knowledge

Behaviour management

Classroom presence

Communication skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

EWC registration or willingness to obtain

Tools

DBS Update Service access

Job description

Science Teacher - Cardiff Secondary School

Science Teacher Needed - Cardiff

Aspire People are currently recruiting for an experienced Science Teacher to join a secondary school in Cardiff.

We're looking for a teacher who combines strong Science subject knowledge with excellent behaviour management skills. The ability to establish clear expectations, build positive relationships and confidently manage classroom behaviour is essential for this role.

Location, Salary & Availability

• Cardiff
• Competitive daily rate
• Full-Time
• Immediate & Long-Term Opportunities

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Teaching Science across the secondary curriculum
• Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons
• Creating a positive, safe and purposeful learning environment
• Managing classroom behaviour confidently and consistently
• Establishing clear boundaries and maintaining high expectations
• Building positive relationships with students while maintaining professional authority
• Differentiating lessons to meet a range of abilities and learning needs
• Monitoring student progress and providing constructive feedback
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Science department
• Supporting students with ALN/SEN where required

We're Looking For

• QTS or relevant teaching qualification
• Strong subject knowledge in Science
• Previous experience teaching Science within a secondary school setting
• Excellent behaviour management skills - essential
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and maintaining classroom routines
• Ability to establish clear boundaries and high expectations
• Strong classroom presence and excellent communication skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-differentiated lessons
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to supporting student progress
• EWC registration or willingness to obtain
• Enhanced DBS for Children on the DBS Update Service

Why Join Aspire People?

• Competitive daily rates
• Long-term and ongoing opportunities
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities across Cardiff and South Wales
• Refer a friend and earn up to £250
• DBS refund available (within the £100 joining bonus)

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.