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Science Teacher

United Kingdom, Saltash 130.00 - 160.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted July 14, 2026
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Secondary Science Teacher (Day-to-Day & Long-Term Cover) Location: Plymouth, Devon Salary: £130 - £160 per day (No planning/prep) | Paid to Scale (With planning/prep) Contract Type: Flexible / Day-to-Day Cover & Long-Term Contracts available Start Date: Immediate / Upcoming terms Are you an enthusiastic Science Teacher looking for flexibility, variety, or your next long-term challenge in Plymouth? We are seeking dedicated Secondary Science Teachers to support a variety of secondary schools across the Plymouth area. Whether you are looking for the ultimate flexibility of day-to-day supply (where you can focus purely on teaching and leave at the end of the school day) or you want to sink your teeth into a long-term position with full teaching responsibilities, we have the perfect role for you. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as Early Career Teachers (ECTs). What We Offer: The ultimate choice: Choose between flexible day-to-day cover or stable long-term placements. Fair, transparent pay: Earn £130 - £160 per day for roles with no planning and preparation required. Walk in, teach, and walk out! Earn Paid to Scale for long-term roles that involve full planning, preparation, and marking responsibilities. Support: A dedicated consultant to help you navigate your placements and find the right schools for you. Key Responsibilities: Deliver engaging and structured Science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). Maintain a positive and safe learning environment, managing classroom behaviour effectively. For long-term roles: Engage in full planning, preparation, assessment, and parent evenings as required by the school's department. Follow the school's policies regarding safeguarding, grading, and behavioural expectations. What You Need: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent, recognised UK teaching qualification. A strong subject knowledge of the secondary Science curriculum. Flexibility, adaptability, and a passion for inspiring young minds. An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one). Right to work in the UK.

Job Responsibility

  • Deliver engaging and structured Science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
  • Maintain a positive and safe learning environment, managing classroom behaviour effectively
  • For long-term roles: Engage in full planning, preparation, assessment, and parent evenings as required by the school's department
  • Follow the school's policies regarding safeguarding, grading, and behavioural expectations

Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent, recognised UK teaching qualification
  • A strong subject knowledge of the secondary Science curriculum
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a passion for inspiring young minds
  • An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • 121 teaching experience
  • ability to communicate with parents
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • able to inspire
  • be a role model
  • building rapport with children
  • career driven
  • communication
  • effective discipline
  • empathy
  • engaging
  • excellent time management
  • FMS experience
  • good behaviour management skills
  • good classroom management
  • good communication skills
  • good sense of humour
  • high expectations
  • keen to contribute to the life of the school
  • key stage 3 experience
  • key stage 4 experience
  • key stage 5 experience
  • knowledge of A-level specification
  • knowledge of curriculum
  • knowledge of GCSE specification
  • knowledge of subject
  • motivated
  • partake in extra curricular activities
  • passion for education
  • SEN experience
  • set clear objectives
  • SIMS experience
  • sixth form experience
  • teaching assistant experience
  • team player
  • work well autonomously
  • years 7-11 experience
  • BA Hons (QTS)
  • BEd
  • BSc Hons (QTS)
  • PGCE
  • QTLS
  • QTS
  • Schools direct
  • SCITT

Nice to have

  • SEN experience
  • FMS experience
  • SIMS experience
  • sixth form experience
  • teaching assistant experience
  • key stage 5 experience
  • knowledge of A-level specification

What we offer

  • PAYE
  • Referral Bonus
  • The ultimate choice: Choose between flexible day-to-day cover or stable long-term placements
  • Fair, transparent pay: Earn £130 - £160 per day for roles with no planning and preparation required
  • Earn Paid to Scale for long-term roles that involve full planning, preparation, and marking responsibilities
  • Support: A dedicated consultant to help you navigate your placements and find the right schools for you

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