Science Teacher - Secondary School - Staffordshire

£150-£200 per day (dependent on experience)
Full-time / Part-time | Immediate & Ongoing Roles Available

Simply Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to work across a variety of supportive and well‑established secondary schools in Staffordshire. We are recruiting for daily supply, short‑term cover, and long‑term teaching positions depending on your preference and availability.

This role is ideal for both experienced Science Teachers and ECTs who can deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics.

Location & School Information

• Secondary schools across Staffordshire
• Supportive and well‑resourced Science departments
• Mixture of whole‑class teaching, practical lessons and small group interventions
• Ofsted ratings vary across partner schools
• Positive school ethos with a strong emphasis on STEM
• Mixed KS3-KS4 classes
• GCSE and Functional Skills pathways depending on school
• Roles available due to growth, maternity leave and staff progression

Start Date & Contract Details

• Immediate, April and September starts available
• Daily supply, short‑term and long‑term roles
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunities
• Full‑time and part‑time hours considered
• Contract duration varies by school

Hours & Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Typically 8:15am-3:30pm
• Part‑time options available

Salary & Pay

• £150-£200 per day
• PAYE available
• Pay reflective of experience and responsibility level

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, curriculum‑aligned Science lessons
• Teach Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics across KS3 and KS4
• Prepare students for GCSE examinations
• Mark and assess student work for long‑term roles
• Maintain behaviour standards and a positive learning environment
• Support practical experiments and lab safety
• Contribute to departmental planning where required
• Follow safeguarding policies at all times

Requirements & Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS or equivalent UK teaching qualification
• Recent experience teaching secondary Science
• Strong subject knowledge
• Effective behaviour management skills
• Flexible, proactive and committed approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What Simply Education Offers

• CPD including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management and TA/Teacher pathways
• Access to the GPS portal
• Career development support
• Strong partnerships with Staffordshire secondary schools
• Direct support from Josh, Branch Manager
• Roles matched to your subject expertise and availability

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• FREE CPD and training opportunities
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunities
• Ongoing pastoral and professional support
• Refer a Friend - Supply Work: When your friend completes 10 full supply days, you receive a £125 Amazon voucher and your friend receives £75
• Refer a Friend - Permanent Roles: When your friend completes a full 12‑week term, you receive a £250 Amazon voucher

How to Apply

To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV via this advert.

For more information, contact Josh at Simply Education:
Email:
Phone: 01270 917085
WhatsApp: 07506 705017

Please note: All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, provide two professional references from the past two years, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements.