Science Teacher – Exciting Opportunity Within A Successful Peterborough School

Marchant Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a talented Science Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Peterborough. You will deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4 and contribute to an ambitious Science Department.

The role offers strong opportunities for professional development, collaboration with colleagues, ongoing assessment and feedback, and a supportive environment for both experienced teachers and ECTs. Applicants with QTS/PGCE and UK work entitlement are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Formal teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE)
• Ability to teach across KS3 and KS4
• Strong knowledge of the Science curriculum
• Experience differentiating lessons for varying abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-planned and stimulating Science lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Assess student work, track progress and provide meaningful feedback
• Contribute to departmental planning and ensure consistency across the Science curriculum
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student progress and high-quality teaching

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson differentiation

Assessment & feedback

Student engagement

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

PGCE / QTS

Job description

• Science Teacher required for a well-regarded school in Peterborough

• Become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking Science Department

• Teach engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Excellent opportunity for professional development and progression

Our Client is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Peterborough. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about Science and wants to work within a department that places a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, student engagement and academic progress.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver well-planned and stimulating Science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will encourage students to develop their scientific knowledge alongside practical investigation, critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.

The school is looking for an individual who can bring energy and enthusiasm to the classroom and who understands how to adapt teaching to ensure that students of different abilities are appropriately challenged and supported.

You will be responsible for assessing student work, tracking progress and providing meaningful feedback. The successful applicant will also contribute to departmental planning and work closely with colleagues to ensure consistency across the Science curriculum.

The school welcomes applications from experienced Science Teachers as well as ECTs who are looking for a supportive department in which to develop their classroom practice. Suitably qualified overseas teachers are also encouraged to apply.

School Information:

This is a highly regarded school in Peterborough with a clear commitment to academic achievement and the personal development of its students. The school aims to create an environment in which students feel safe, valued and motivated to achieve their potential.

The Science Department is well organised and committed to providing students with an engaging and ambitious curriculum. Practical work, scientific enquiry and independent thinking are encouraged, helping students develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.

Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment where colleagues share resources, ideas and effective teaching strategies. The leadership team is supportive and places importance on staff development and wellbeing.

This is an excellent environment for a Science Teacher who wants to become part of an established team and make a meaningful contribution to student achievement.

Experience and Qualifications

• Science Teacher with the ability to teach across KS3 and KS4
• Strong knowledge of the Science curriculum
• Ability to deliver engaging theoretical and practical lessons
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Experience differentiating lessons for students with varying abilities
• Strong assessment and feedback skills
• Ability to monitor student progress and identify areas for development
• A formal teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Legal ability to work within the UK