Teacher Of Science

JobsinED Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsinED Ltd in Tower Hamlets, East London, is recruiting a Teacher of Science for January 2027 start. The post covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics across KS3 and KS4 in a full-time fixed-term appointment through August 2027.

The ideal candidate holds QTS, has solid science knowledge, and can contribute to curriculum planning and GCSE preparation. ECTs welcome; experienced teachers encouraged to apply for collaborative planning and student progress.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), essential.
• Brings strong subject knowledge across the secondary Science curriculum.
• Experience or suitability for teaching KS3 and KS4 GCSE cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan practical investigations with appropriate laboratory safety procedures.
• Prepare GCSE classes through targeted revision and examination practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum resources and assessment.

Skills

QTS

Science teaching

KS3 & KS4

Education

QTS

Job description

Teacher of Science - Secondary School in Tower Hamlets

A secondary school in Tower Hamlets, East London, is seeking a Teacher of Science to join its department from January 2027. This full-time, fixed-term appointment runs until August 2027 and involves teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics across Key Stages 3 and 4. The school welcomes applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers with strong subject knowledge. It's a chance to take responsibility for your own classes while contributing to curriculum planning and student progress.

As a Teacher of Science, you'll work alongside departmental colleagues to deliver well-structured lessons that develop scientific understanding and practical skills. You'll teach students with varying levels of confidence, preparing them for GCSE examinations and helping them apply scientific concepts independently. The department encourages collaborative planning and the sharing of effective teaching approaches. For an ECT, this offers valuable classroom experience; for an established teacher, it provides an opportunity to contribute their expertise.

Key Highlights:

• Teacher of Science Wanted - Tower Hamlets Secondary School
• Earn Inner London MPS1-MPS6 (£40,317-£52,300) or UPS1-UPS3 (£57,632-£62,495), subject to confirmation
• Located in Tower Hamlets, East London
• Full-time, Fixed-term Teaching Appointment
• January 2027 Start - Contract Until August 2027
• Teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics Across KS3 and KS4
• ECTs and Experienced Teachers Welcome
• Opportunity to Contribute to Science Curriculum Development

What You'll Be Doing:

• Deliver Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Plan practical investigations with appropriate laboratory safety procedures
• Explain scientific principles through clear instruction and worked examples
• Assess understanding and identify gaps in students' knowledge
• Prepare GCSE classes through targeted revision and examination practice
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum resources and assessment

Ideal Candidate for This Tower Hamlets School:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), essential
• Demonstrates Good or Outstanding teaching practice
• Brings secure knowledge across the secondary Science curriculum
• Understands GCSE assessment requirements and practical science teaching
• Maintains high expectations for behaviour and academic progress
• Welcomes applications from ECTs and experienced practitioners

Why Join This Tower Hamlets School?

• Teach all three sciences across KS3 and KS4
• Contribute directly to departmental curriculum planning
• Gain experience preparing students for GCSE Science
• Work collaboratively with other Science specialists
• Benefit from a defined January-August 2027 appointment

Good Science teaching helps students understand not only what happens, but why.

This Teacher of Science appointment gives you the opportunity to strengthen that understanding through practical investigation, clear explanations and consistent academic expectations