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Secondary - Science Teacher

Salary

£168-£232 per day, inc benefits

Location

Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary

Sector

Education

Job ref

X3-1291164

Job posted

Posted 2 days ago

Science Teacher

  • Salary: Competitive, in line with Teacher Pay Scale
  • Location: South Cumbria
  • Job Type: Full-time, Long-term
  • September start

Reed Education is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Science Teacher to join a dynamic secondary school in South Cumbria. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the curriculum and a commitment to creating an engaging learning environment for students at KS3 and KS4 levels, with KS5 being an advantage.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Delivering engaging Science lessons to students at KS3 and KS4 levels, and potentially KS5.
  • Preparing lesson plans, materials, and resources that align with curriculum standards.
  • Assessing and monitoring student progress and providing feedback to promote improvement.
  • Maintaining a well-managed classroom and fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborating with colleagues to share best practices and participate in ongoing professional development.
  • Building rapport with students and providing mentorship as a positive role model.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
  • Recent relevant experience teaching Science at KS3 and KS4 levels; KS5 experience is advantageous.
  • Excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills.
  • Reliable, committed, and capable of acting as a good role model for students.
  • Good interpersonal skills, trustworthiness, punctuality, patience, and confidence when working with children.

Benefits:

  • High-quality training and support.
  • Opportunities to work across several schools.
  • Competitive rates of pay in line with Teacher Pay Scale.
  • Dedicated consultant to support you within your role.

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. We expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the Science Teacher role and you meet the requirements, please get in touch to apply. We look forward to receiving your application with your CV and cover letter.

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