Teacher of Science

Smile Education; Oldham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support throughout the plac

ASAP start

Long-term role in secondary school

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting a qualified Science Teacher to work within a secondary school in Oldham. The role is suitable for a QTS Science Teacher with recent UK secondary school experience across KS3 and KS4.

You will plan and deliver engaging Science lessons, covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics as required. You will support pupils with both theoretical and practical Science, maintain strong classroom routines and ensure practical work is delivered safely.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential to teach in UK secondary schools.
• Recent UK secondary school experience across KS3/KS4.
• Safeguarding awareness and DBS checks are required.
• GCSE level teaching in Biology, Chemistry or Physics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE Science where required.
• Adapt teaching to meet varying abilities, including SEND.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Promote safe working practices within classrooms and laboratories.
• Contribute positively to the wider Science department.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and uphold school expectations.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Assessment

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting for a qualified Science Teacher to work within a secondary school in Oldham.

This role is suitable for a QTS Science Teacher with recent UK secondary school experience across KS3 and KS4.

The Role

As a Science Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4, covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics as required.

You will support pupils with both theoretical and practical Science, maintain strong classroom routines and ensure practical work is delivered safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE Science where required.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils of varying abilities, including SEND.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback where required.
• Promote safe working practices within classrooms and laboratories.
• Contribute positively to the wider Science department.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and uphold school expectations.

Requirements

• QTS is essential.
• Applicants without QTS will not be considered.
• Recent experience teaching Science within a UK secondary school is required.
• Strong subject knowledge across KS3 and KS4 Science is essential.
• Experience teaching Biology, Chemistry or Physics to GCSE level is desirable.
• ECTs may be considered where they have recent UK secondary school experience.
• You must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• You must have full right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

• £170–£235 per day, dependent on experience and responsibilities.
• Long-term role within a secondary school in Oldham.
• ASAP start available.
• Opportunity to teach Science across KS3 and KS4.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the placement.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Barred List checks, right to work verification, qualification checks and references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.