Temporary Secondary Science Teacher Key Stage 3 and 4
Location: Plymouth
Contract Type: Full:time, Temporary (Fixed:Term)
Salary: Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS) for full:responsibilities roles GBP130:GBP160 per day for no:planning options
Are you a highly motivated and qualified Secondary Science Teacher seeking a rewarding, fixed:term opportunity? We are looking for an exceptional practitioner to join our successful and forward:thinking secondary school in Plymouth. This full:time, temporary post is ideal for a dedicated Science professional ready to contribute fully to departmental success within Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).
The Role
The core focus of this position is to deliver high:quality, engaging Science lessons. We have flexibility depending on your preference: roles that include full planning and preparation are paid strictly to your scale, while positions with zero planning or prep responsibilities are paid at a flat daily rate. You will be responsible for ensuring exceptional progress and positive outcomes for all students aged 11:16 as they develop their scientific enquiry, practical skills, and core knowledge across the sciences.
What We Offer
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Flexible Pay Structures:
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Paid to Scale: Main Pay Scale (MPS) or Upper Pay Scale (UPS) commensurate with experience for roles requiring full planning and preparation.
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Daily Rate: GBP130:GBP160 per day for roles with no planning and prep required.
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Weekly Pay: All salaries and daily rates are paid weekly.
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Professional Growth: A robust Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program.
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Support: The chance to work within a highly collaborative and supportive departmental team.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic educator who:
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Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in a Science discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field).
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Possesses recent, demonstrable experience teaching Science at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
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Exhibits excellent classroom management skills, with a strong awareness of laboratory safety protocols.
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Is passionate about Science and committed to raising student attainment.
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Demonstrates a strong understanding of the National Curriculum requirements for Science.
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Is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on the specific placement chosen, responsibilities will include delivering high:quality Science lessons (including practical experiments) and assessing student progress. For full:scale roles, you will also take responsibility for the planning, preparation, and detailed marking of all pupils work, alongside contributing to schemes of work, undertaking a form tutor role, and actively participating in whole:school life.
How
If you are ready to secure a fixed:term role and make a significant contribution to our school, we encourage you today.
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