Job description
About the Role:
Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and passionate Science Teacher to join a secondary school in the Maghull area as soon as possible. As one of the fastest growing agencies in the UK, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic educator with a speciality in Chemistry to inspire and nurture the next generation of scientists. A successful applicant will have a teaching qualification with QTS.
Secondary Science Teacher
Location: Maghull, L31
Start Date: April 2026
Contract Type: Temporary, Long Term
Working Hours: Full time, 8:00am –
Salary: Paid to scale
Key Responsibilities:
1. Play a key role in shaping students’ understanding of scientific concepts
2. Creating engaging hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles.
3. Assessing students’ progress through assignments
4. Adapt teaching techniques to individuals to help them grasp complex topics
5. Ensure safety in the classroom which includes proper handling of equipment.
6. Managing classroom behaviour to create a positive learning
Requirements:
7. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry.
8. Proven experience teaching in a UK secondary school.
9. Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training can be provided).
10. Right to Work in the UK.
11. Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
12. Ability to provide two professional references.
Why Join Prospero Teaching?
13. Opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive school environment.
14. Support from a dedicated and experienced team.
How to Apply: If you are a passionate Science Teacher ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to this advert.