Job description
Role: Science Teacher
Location: Islington
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Negotiable
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Contract Type: Long-Term/Short-Term/Supply
Pay Scale: £150 - £260 per day – depending on experience & Contract Type
Are you a passionate and skilled Science Teacher who is committed to inspiring the next generation of curious minds?
If so, GSL Education is delighted to present this exciting opportunity for a Science Teacher to join one of our client secondary schools in Islington.
This school is focused on developing students’ scientific understanding, inquiry skills, and enthusiasm for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. With a supportive learning environment and strong departmental collaboration, the school strives for academic excellence and encourages all students to unlock their full potential in the field of science.
As a Science Teacher, your role will extend beyond planning and marking — you will be instrumental in nurturing future innovators and critical thinkers. Key responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities:
- Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver an engaging and comprehensive Science curriculum across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 if applicable), covering key concepts in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Practical Learning: Incorporate hands-on experiments and demonstrations to enhance scientific enquiry skills and deepen students’ understanding of theoretical content.
- Assessment & Progress Tracking: Monitor student learning using a range of assessments such as practical investigations, classwork, examinations, and projects, providing effective feedback to support progress.
- Scientific Literacy & Curiosity: Encourage students to ask questions, think critically, and develop logical reasoning while applying science to real-world contexts.
- Classroom Management: Create a positive and well-organised classroom and laboratory environment that maintains safety standards, promotes collaboration, and supports high expectations of behaviour.
- Professional Development: Participate in CPD activities and stay up to date with advancements in STEM education to continuously enhance teaching practice.
The successful Science Teacher will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent – PGCE/BSc, etc. with QTS in Science discipline).
- Experience teaching Science at secondary level.
- Strong subject knowledge in at least two science disciplines (or specialism in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and challenge learners.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive Science department.
- DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Why work with GSL Education?
- Variety of School Placements: Opportunities across mainstream schools, SEN provisions, and more.
- Tailored Support: Help with CV presentation, interview preparation, and full compliance guidance.
- Flexible Working Options: Full-time, part-time, long-term, and supply assignments available.
- Safeguarding Commitment: Ethical recruitment ensuring the highest standard of child protection.
- Career Progression: Access to training and CPD programmes to support ongoing development.
- Dedicated Consultant: Individual support to help secure the right role with an excellent daily rate.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout London.
For more information or to register your interest in the Science Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.