Secondary Science Teacher
Location
Coventry
Salary
£150 – £210 per day
Hours
Full time
Vacancy ID
90a3fd8e-904b-4bb3-a45f-24cb1b3fddab
Job Description
This role is ideal for a science teacher who wants to work in a forward-thinking secondary setting where curiosity, experimentation and real-world application are at the centre of learning. You’ll teach across KS3 and KS4 with the option to specialise based on your strengths in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. The school offers strong departmental resources, modern laboratory facilities, and opportunities to collaborate on STEM enrichment, clubs and cross-curricular projects. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues who value creativity and evidence-based teaching rather than box-ticking. The leadership team encourages professional growth, and there are pathways into mentoring, curriculum development or pastoral responsibilities depending on your goals. Workload is managed with sensible policies around marking, planning and behaviour support. This is a great opportunity if you want to teach science in a school that values innovation, teamwork and progress for both staff and pupils.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver engaging science lessons across KS3 and KS4
Plan practical experiments and support lab-based learning
Differentiate content for mixed-ability groups
Contribute to extracurricular activities such as STEM clubs
Work with the department on curriculum development
Desired Experience
+ Qualifications
QTS or PGCE in Secondary Science (or relevant subject)
Experience teaching KS3/KS4 in mainstream or academy settings
Strong classroom management and rapport-building skills
Passion for practical learning and pupil engagement
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
About the School
This Coventry-based secondary is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is widely recognised for its commitment to innovation and high standards in STEM education. The school serves a diverse urban community and has invested heavily in modern science labs, digital technology and practical learning facilities. Staff collaboration is a strong feature—departments share resources, planning is streamlined, and CPD opportunities are regularly offered to support progression. The ethos balances ambition and inclusivity, ensuring pupils of all backgrounds can achieve through structured support and a varied curriculum. Their achievements include exceptional Progress 8 scores, strong GCSE science outcomes, and national recognition for STEM outreach projects. The leadership team promotes autonomy, research-informed approaches and staff wellbeing. You’ll join a department with passionate teachers who value creativity, experimentation and resilience in learners. If you're looking for a role where science is taken seriously and teacher development is prioritised, this school provides an excellent environment to thrive.
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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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