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Secondary Science Teacher Subject Specialist Local Secondary Schools
Position: Full-Time or Part-Time, Flexible (Term Time Only)
Salary: GBP140 - GBP233 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / Next Term
Are you a scientific thinker with a knack for making the invisible world visible? Join our secondary network as a Science Teacher and inspire students to explore the laws of nature, the building blocks of life, and the reactions that power our world.
Experiment with Your Career: Impact Without the Admin
We are seeking Qualified Science Teachers (QTS/ECTs) to provide specialist cover across a variety of secondary settings. Whether your passion lies in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, this role allows you to focus on the lab work of teaching:
- Delivering high-impact lessons without the burden of departmental data tracking or weekend marking.
Core Curriculum Mastery:
- Lead lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, covering everything from cellular biology and atomic structure to forces, energy, and chemical reactions.
Professional Freedom:
- Experience different school laboratories and departmental cultures, keeping your teaching practice fresh while building a diverse professional network.
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Work-Life Balance:
- Reclaim your evenings. Deliver high-energy, practical-led lessons during the day and leave the planning and parent evenings to the permanent staff.
Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of GBP140 - GBP233, paid every Friday via Randstad.
Your Role as a Science Lead
As a Secondary Science Teacher, you are responsible for developing students' analytical skills and their ability to investigate the world through the scientific method.
Expert Lesson Delivery:
- Facilitate engaging demonstrations and theory-based lessons, encouraging students to think critically about evidence, variables, and global scientific challenges.
GCSE and A-Level Focus:
- Support examination cohorts with targeted preparation, focusing on required practicals, data analysis, and the application of scientific mathematical skills.
Classroom and Lab Safety:
- Maintain a disciplined and safe learning environment, ensuring all students follow laboratory protocols while engaging in curiosity-driven learning.
Adaptive Support:
- Differentiate complex concepts on the fly to support students with SEND or EAL, ensuring that the Big Ideas of science are accessible to every learner.
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Essential Requirements
We are looking for articulate and passionate specialists who can spark a eureka moment in the classroom. You are an ideal fit if you:
- Hold QTS: You have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching qualification (ECTs are highly encouraged).
- Are a Science Specialist: You have a degree in a Science-related field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Combined Science), with a solid grasp of the KS3/KS4 National Curriculum.
- Are an Engaging Communicator: You can build rapport with teenagers quickly and use your passion for discovery to spark their interest in STEM.
- Are Committed: You hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing) and are 100% dedicated to Safeguarding.
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Ready to inspire the next generation of scientists while enjoying a career that works for you?
How
Click Apply Now to submit your CV to our dedicated Secondary Team.
Contact Robbie Day directly at robbie.day@randstad.co.uk for an informal chat about our current Science vacancies and the diverse schools we support.
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