Science Teacher - Secondary School - Exeter

Marchant Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a qualified Science Teacher for a secondary school in Exeter. The role covers KS3/KS4 with GCSE preparation, requiring a broad Science background and ability to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

You will deliver engaging science lessons, coordinate practical investigations, assess student progress and adapt teaching to diverse learners, while contributing to departmental planning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Core responsibilities include delivering and planning KS3/KS4 Science lessons including GCSE content.
• Proven ability to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics and to foster practical investigations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science across KS3 and KS4 with GCSE Science.
• Develop and deliver practical investigations and assessments.
• Collaborate with Science Department to plan schemes of work.
• Support student progress and adapt lessons to diverse learners.
• Engage students and promote scientific curiosity.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment skills

Practical science experiments

Communication

Differentiation

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Science degree

QTS or recognised teaching qualification

GCSE Science teaching experience

Experience teaching Science at secondary level

Understanding of laboratory safety

Strong knowledge across Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Strong planning and assessment skills

Job description

Science Teacher - Secondary School - Exeter

A secondary school in Exeter is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Science Teacher to join its Science Department. The school is seeking someone who can make scientific concepts accessible and encourage students to develop curiosity, confidence and strong practical skills.

• Science Teacher Role
• Teaching Science across KS3 and KS4, with GCSE Science
• Exeter
• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary
• Full-time, Permanent
• ASAP Start

You will teach Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The role will suit a teacher with a broad Science background who enjoys teaching across the disciplines.

At KS3, you will introduce students to core scientific principles through topics covering areas such as cells, forces, energy, chemical reactions, ecosystems and electricity.

At KS4, you will deliver GCSE Science content and help students prepare for examinations. You will develop their ability to interpret scientific information, complete calculations, evaluate evidence and apply their knowledge to unfamiliar situations.

Practical work will form an important part of the role. You will provide students with opportunities to investigate scientific questions, collect results and understand how experiments are used to test ideas.

The successful candidate will maintain high expectations while adapting lessons to meet the needs of different learners. You will use regular assessment to identify misconceptions and provide targeted support.

Science Teacher - School Information

This is a secondary school in Exeter with a broad curriculum and a collaborative Science Department.

The department aims to give students a strong grounding in scientific knowledge while developing their ability to think critically and work scientifically. Lessons combine theory, practical investigation and real-world applications.

You will work alongside other Science teachers to plan schemes of work, share resources and review student outcomes. The school also supports professional development and encourages teachers to develop their subject practice.

Science Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Science Degree or related scientific qualification
• QTS or recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Science at secondary level
• Ability to teach KS3 Science
• GCSE Science teaching experience
• Strong knowledge across Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Confidence delivering practical investigations
• Understanding of laboratory safety
• Good classroom and behaviour management
• Strong planning and assessment skills
• Commitment to student progress

Salary

The salary for this Science Teacher position will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.