Secondary Science Teacher
Coventry
Full time
£30,000 – £46,000 per annum
Vacancy ID
3d2cad09-e927-4d2a-a72f-3b7588a6b463
Job Description
This Science Teacher role is about bringing energy, curiosity, and creativity into the lab and the classroom. Teaching across KS3 and KS4, you’ll help students explore chemistry, physics, and biology in ways that connect to real-world contexts. Whether it’s analysing ecosystems, investigating chemical reactions, or demonstrating forces through hands-on experiments, your teaching will make science engaging and relevant.
You’ll plan and deliver lessons that encourage inquiry and problem-solving, while ensuring that pupils are fully prepared for their GCSE examinations. Collaboration will be central to your role, as you’ll work closely with colleagues to design schemes of work, moderate assessments, and share best practice.
Beyond academics, you’ll inspire pupils to develop resilience, curiosity, and confidence, equipping them with skills that go far beyond the classroom. You may also have opportunities to contribute to extracurricular programmes such as science fairs, coding clubs, or eco-projects.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
Prepare pupils for GCSE exams with effective interventions.
Promote practical, hands-on learning in the lab.
Contribute to enrichment activities in STEM.
Desired Experience
+ Qualifications
QTS and specialism in science.
Strong subject knowledge across disciplines.
Ability to adapt teaching for diverse learners.
Organised, collaborative, and innovative mindset.
About the School
This Coventry academy has a strong STEM focus and is recognised by Ofsted as “Good” with outstanding features. The school benefits from recently refurbished science laboratories and cutting-edge technology, providing a high-quality environment for both staff and pupils. Science is a core strength here, with GCSE outcomes consistently above national averages and many students going on to pursue STEM pathways at college and university.
The school prides itself on combining academic rigour with inclusivity. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to achieve their full potential, with staff working hard to ensure that lessons are accessible and engaging for every learner.
Staff development is also a priority – CPD programmes are well-structured, with leadership encouraging teachers to develop expertise and take on new responsibilities. The science department, in particular, is highly collaborative, offering peer coaching and shared planning.
Beyond the classroom, pupils engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities that bring science to life, from national competitions to community sustainability projects. This is an exciting environment for any teacher who wants to be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, and excellence.
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What do I need?
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
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A DBS (and Overseas Police Check if you’ve recently lived outside the UK for more than 6 months).
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Education-based referee details - we’ll apply for the references!
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