Science Teacher

 

Main characteristics

Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Company

Protocol Education

Salary

£140 - £200/day

Employment type

Temporary

Category

Education

Job summary

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Position: Science Teacher



We currently have a Secondary School in Shrewsbury looking for a Science specialist to start in January until Easter with the view to extend further. Applications from ECT's are welcomed.

As a Science Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and comprehensive science lessons to students across different year groups. You will teach key concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics, helping students develop a solid foundation in scientific principles. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to inspire students' curiosity, facilitate hands-on experiments, and encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, you will be responsible for assessing student progress, providing constructive feedback, and working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the overall science curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality science lessons to students aged 11 to 16

Create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that promotes active student engagement

Foster a passion for science by using innovative teaching methods and resources

Support and guide students in their scientific investigations and experiments

Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback and assessment

Collaborate with colleagues to develop and enhance the science curriculum

Attend staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other school events as required

Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and overall performance

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching certification

Proven experience teaching science at the secondary school level

Strong subject knowledge and a passion for science education

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to create a positive and engaging classroom environment

Dedication to student achievement and personal development

Familiarity with current educational technology and resources

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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