Science Teacher
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Full-time
Location: Leyland
Rate of Pay: From £165 per day (Dependant on experience)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join a high‑performing Science department. You will teach across KS3 and KS4, contribute to curriculum development, and inspire students through engaging, high‑quality Science lessons.
About the school:
* A welcoming, faith‑driven secondary school with a strong Catholic ethos, where values such as love, respect, honesty and forgiveness shape daily school life.
* Staff and pupils enjoy positive, respectful relationships, creating a calm and purposeful atmosphere that visitors often notice immediately.
* Recently rated Good by Ofsted, is praised for its harmonious environment and the sense of belonging pupils experience each day.
* Modern, well‑equipped facilities following a full rebuild completed in 2015.
* Offers a broad curriculum including GCSEs, BTECs, and Cambridge Nationals.
* Popular and consistently oversubscribed, reflecting its strong reputation in the local community.
* Families choose the school for its caring culture, personal attention to pupils, and commitment to helping young people grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
About the role:
* Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and well‑structured Science lessons across KS3–KS4.
* Teach Biology, Chemistry, and Physics topics in line with the national curriculum and departmental schemes of work.
* Use a range of teaching strategies and practical activities to develop scientific understanding and curiosity.
* Create a positive, safe, and well‑managed classroom environment, including safe supervision during practical experiments.
* Assess, record, and report on pupil progress through formative and summative assessment.
* Provide targeted support and challenge to ensure all students, including SEND and high attainers, make strong progress.
* Maintain high expectations of behaviour, engagement, and presentation in line with school policy.
* Contribute to curriculum development, resources, and departmental planning.
* Attend and contribute to department meetings, CPD sessions, and whole‑school initiatives.
* Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues regarding student progress and wellbeing.
* Support students’ wider development by contributing to enrichment activities, clubs, trips, or Science‑related events.
* Uphold the school’s safeguarding, health & safety, and professional conduct expectations at all times.
What we are looking for:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Experience teaching KS3 and KS4 Science classes.
* Strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
* Good communication and time‑management skills.
* A clear understanding of safeguarding and the ability to uphold it consistently.
Benefits of Teaching Personnel:
* Competitive weekly pay.
* Access to bespoke, accredited CPD to support ongoing professional development.
* A dedicated Recruitment Consultant for ongoing support.
* The chance to work within a warm, welcoming, and supportive school community.
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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.
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