Science Teacher (KS3-KS4)

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Science Teacher to deliver engaging KS3 and KS4 lessons. Ideal candidates will hold QTS and be passionate about fostering academic success in a supportive environment. This role offers competitive pay and a commitment to staff well-being and development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella complications

Evidence-informed CPD

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or equivalent and are confident teaching Science.
• Believe in high expectations and a disciplined classroom environment.
• Desire to foster academic and personal development in students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Science lessons (biology, chemistry, physics or combined).
• Prepare students for assessments with clarity and high expectations.
• Work within a supportive, subject-specialist Science team.
• Champion student success across diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching KS3–KS4 Science

High expectations and clear routines

Nurturing classroom management

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent

Job description

Science Teacher (KS3–KS4)

£163 to £263 per day, PAYE — full-time / long-term

Join a purpose-built, modern 11–18 school with an excellent Sixth Form. The school champions a broad curriculum where Science matters — they want someone to deliver well-structured, engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 so that students leave with strong scientific understanding and aspirations.

What you’ll do

• Plan and teach Science lessons (biology, chemistry, physics or combined) for KS3 and KS4.
• Help students prepare for assessments with clarity, rigour and high expectations.
• Work within a supportive, subject-specialist Science team in a school that values high standards and ambition.
• Support a culture where students from all backgrounds are championed to succeed, whatever their starting point.

You’d be a great fit if you

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and are confident teaching KS3–KS4 Science.
• Believe in the value of high expectations, clear routines and a nurturing but disciplined classroom.
• Want to be part of a school that seeks to combine academic success with personal development for students.

What’s in it for you

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella complications.
• Evidence-informed CPD and a supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development.
• A school environment that values kindness, integrity, ambition and positivity — not just results.

If you’re ready to spark curiosity and shape scientific minds in a community-minded school, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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