Teacher of Science

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GBP1,500 Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)

Health and Wellbeing: cash plan

Professional development pathways

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discount schemes

Access to modern laboratory equipment

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Science for a leading secondary academy in Brent to start January 2027. You will teach general Science across KS3 and your specialist discipline at KS4 GCSE level, with strong lab facilities and technician support.

You will join a supportive team focused on high standards, safeguarding, and delivering engaging lessons that build scientific understanding across a dynamic curriculum.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• A degree in a scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related STEM subjects).
• Strong practical skills and up-to-date knowledge of the secondary Science curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding, safety-conscious Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Differentiate learning activities to cater to pupils of all abilities.
• Maintain rigorous standards of lab safety and follow health and safety guidelines during practical work.
• Use diagnostic assessment tools to monitor progress and plan revision strategies for national assessments.
• Contribute to STEM enrichment initiatives, science fairs, and field trips.
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine schemes of work and share pedagogy.

Skills

Classroom management

Safety-conscious labs

Student assessment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in a scientific field

Job description

Randstad Education is recruiting a dedicated Teacher of Science for a leading secondary academy in Brent, starting January 2027. You will teach general Science across KS3 and your specialist discipline (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) at KS4 GCSE level. Youll join a supportive team with modern laboratories and dedicated technician support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding, safety:conscious practical and theoretical Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Differentiate learning activities to cater to pupils of all abilities, ensuring equal opportunity for academic growth.
• Maintain rigorous standards of lab safety and follow strict health and safety guidelines during practical work.
• Utilise diagnostic assessment tools to monitor student progress and implement effective revision strategies ahead of national assessments.
• Contribute to STEM enrichment initiatives, science fairs, and educational field trips.
• Work collaboratively with departmental colleagues to refine schemes of work and share innovative pedagogy.

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• A degree in a scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related STEM subjects).
• Strong practical skills and up:to:date knowledge of the secondary Science curriculum.
• Passion for making complex scientific concepts accessible, relatable, and exciting to young learners.
• Strong classroom management and a commitment to maintaining high standards of pupil behaviour.
• ECT Applications Welcome: Applications from Early Career Teachers are strongly encouraged; the academy provides an outstanding, fully funded ECT induction framework.

Salary And Benefits

• Salary Scale: MPS / UPS (Inner London)
• Allowances and Bonuses: GBP1,500 Allowance + Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme: Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Health and Wellbeing: Cash Plan and comprehensive staff wellness packages
• Additional Benefits: Access to state:of:the:art laboratory equipment, professional development pathways, cycle:to:work scheme, and retail discount schemes.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to strict compliance and vetting checks.