General Science Teachers

Posting date:	26 January 2026
Salary:	£110 to £130 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	25 February 2026
Location:	Tavistock, South West, PL19 0AE
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP223171CT3103-A479960-26012026

Summary

General Science Teacher – Day-to-Day Supply, Starting Immediately These flexible opportunities are ideal for Science teachers who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will work across multiple schools, providing day-to-day cover with the potential for longer-term or permanent roles.Duties as General Science Teacher:

• Deliver engaging Science lessons across Key Stages
• Follow pre-prepared lesson plans and maintain a positive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support pupils’ learning and progress during cover lessons
• Provide feedback to school staff as required

Ideal General Science Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Science across Key Stages is desirable
• Strong classroom management and adaptability
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or have one registered on the Update Service

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!