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Job Title: Science Teacher
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £165 – £265 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: After Easter Break
Contract Type: Long Term Maternity Cover (potentially until the end of the academic year)

Are you a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher looking for your next long-term opportunity?

GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic Science Teacher to work at a girl’s secondary school in Tower Hamlets from after the Easter break on a long-term maternity cover basis, potentially running until the end of the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed practitioner who can deliver engaging Science lessons across Key Stages 3 & 4, inspire curiosity, and maintain high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting student attainment and ensuring continuity during the maternity cover period.

As a Science Teacher, your responsibilities will be:

  • Plan and deliver high-quality Science lessons in line with the national curriculum
  • Teach across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and EAL students
  • Assess, monitor and track pupil progress, providing timely and constructive feedback
  • Maintain strong classroom management and high expectations for behaviour
  • Integrate practical experiments and hands-on learning to develop students’ scientific inquiry skills.
  • Work collaboratively with the Science department to develop resources and schemes of work.
  • Participate in staff meetings, parent consultations, and professional development activities.
  • Support revision sessions and intervention strategies to raise attainment
  • Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies at all times
  • Contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular science clubs or events.

Requirements for a Teacher of Science:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE in Science or a related field.
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science discipline (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
  • Proven experience teaching Science at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 levels
  • Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of the UK science curriculum and assessment methods.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate students of all backgrounds and abilities.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • Have an updated CV and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

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.

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