Science Teacher

We're working with a friendly, well-run secondary school to find a Science teacher for a September start. It's a calm, supportive environment where expectations are high, but relationships come first.

What makes this school stand out:

• Strong, supportive leadership with a real team feel
• Clear routines and calm classrooms, no chaos, just purposeful learning
• A focus on practical, engaging Science, think experiments, not just textbooks
• Modern, well-resourced labs that make teaching easier
• A big emphasis on helping pupils "let their light shine" across academics and beyond
• Literacy is a priority, with reading embedded across the curriculum
• Pastoral care that actually works, pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering engaging, inclusive Science lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Bringing lessons to life through practical investigations and real-world links
• Working collaboratively with a supportive department
• Building strong relationships that help pupils thrive

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Are a qualified Science teacher or an ECT keen to build confidence
• Enjoy making Science accessible, engaging, and relevant
• Value strong behaviour systems and supportive leadership
• Want to be part of a school where staff genuinely back each other

The opportunity:

• Maternity cover with strong support from day one
• A chance to focus on teaching, not firefighting
• Join a school where pupils are motivated and staff enjoy coming to work

Quick one, are you Thrive trained? If not, we can get you onto our free training, it's a great way to boost your appeal with schools and build confidence around behaviour and wellbeing.

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.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.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.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.