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Science Teacher

Teaching Personnel·Oldham·Posted 1 week ago
🟢 Permanent💰 £169-262/hour
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Job description

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We are working with a wide range of secondary schools and academies across North Manchester who are actively looking to appoint qualified and passionate Science Teachers for roles starting in September, with opportunities available for immediate start as well. These vacancies include full-time, part-time and permanent positions, offering flexibility to suit your availability and career goals.

Whether you specialise in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, or are confident delivering all three at KS3 and KS4, there are excellent opportunities available across modern, well-supported schools. Many of our partner schools are also open to newly qualified teachers and experienced practitioners alike, and welcome applications from teachers seeking long-term stability or a better work-life balance.

The successful Science Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, high-quality Science lessons, supporting pupil progress, and maintaining positive classroom environments. Roles typically involve teaching KS3 and KS4, with some opportunities at KS5 depending on subject specialism and experience.

To be considered, you should hold QTS (or be working towards it), have recent experience teaching Science in a UK secondary school, and demonstrate strong behaviour management and communication skills. A genuine enthusiasm for Science education and a commitment to student achievement are essential.

In return, schools are offering competitive rates or salaries in line with experience, ongoing professional development, and supportive leadership teams. Part-time and flexible working options are available, alongside permanent contracts for those seeking long-term roles.

If you are a Science Teacher based in or able to commute to North Manchester and are open to full-time, part-time or permanent opportunities starting immediately or in September, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss current Science teaching vacancies and find a role that fits your career ambitions.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Key skills

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Must-have skills
QTS qualificationUK secondary school Science teaching experienceEnhanced DBS clearanceKS3 Science teachingKS4 Science teachingSafeguarding compliance
Nice-to-have
KS5 Science teachingBiology specialismChemistry specialismPhysics specialismNQT mentoring experience
Soft skills
CommunicationBehaviour managementEnthusiasmCommitmentClassroom management
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for all Science Teacher positions

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📊 Quantify your teaching impact: "Improved GCSE pass rates by 15% across 120 KS4 students"

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🔬 Specify your Science specialisms (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) as schools need teachers across all three subjects

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🎯 Emphasise recent UK secondary school experience as the advert specifically mentions this requirement

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🛡️ Mention your enhanced DBS status and safeguarding training as these are mandatory compliance requirements

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  • Delivered KS3 and KS4 Science lessons to 150+ students across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, achieving 87% GCSE pass rates
  • Implemented behaviour management strategies that reduced classroom disruptions by 40% while maintaining engaging practical Science activities
  • Planned and assessed differentiated Science lessons for mixed-ability classes, supporting 25 students to exceed target grades in GCSE examinations

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I am writing to apply for the Science Teacher position with Teaching Personnel across North Manchester secondary schools. My QTS qualification and recent experience delivering KS3 and KS4 Science lessons make me well-suited to support your partner schools' immediate staffing needs.

My background in secondary Science education includes developing engaging practical lessons and maintaining positive classroom environments that support student progress across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

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Technical

  • How do you differentiate Science lessons for mixed-ability KS3 classes?
  • What strategies do you use to make abstract Chemistry concepts accessible to KS4 students?
  • How do you incorporate practical work safely into Biology lessons?
  • Describe your approach to preparing students for GCSE Science examinations
  • How do you use assessment data to inform your Science lesson planning?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to manage challenging behaviour in a Science classroom
  • Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching style for a struggling student
  • How do you handle pressure when preparing students for important examinations?
  • Give an example of when you collaborated with colleagues to improve Science outcomes
  • Tell me about a time you had to communicate difficult information to parents about student progress
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Tell me about a time you had to manage challenging behaviour in a Science classroom

During a Year 9 Chemistry practical on acids and alkalis, three students became disruptive and started mixing chemicals unsafely. I immediately stopped the activity and calmly separated the students while ensuring lab safety protocols were maintained. I then spoke privately with each student to understand their concerns - they felt overwhelmed by the practical instructions. I restructured the lesson with clearer step-by-step guidance and paired them with confident lab partners. The remainder of the lesson proceeded smoothly, and all students successfully completed the experiment while demonstrating improved understanding of chemical reactions and safety procedures.
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Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching style for a struggling student

I had a Year 10 student with dyslexia who was failing Biology assessments despite showing verbal understanding during discussions. I recognised that traditional written methods weren't working for her learning style. I introduced visual mind maps for cell structure topics and allowed her to record verbal explanations instead of written answers during some assessments. I also provided colour-coded worksheets and extra time for processing information. Within 6 weeks, her test scores improved from 35% to 68%, and she gained confidence to participate more actively in class discussions about biological processes.

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