General Science Teacher

Posting date:	02 March 2026
Salary:	£168 to £232 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 April 2026
Location:	Bury St Edmunds, East Anglia, IP28 7JX
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP227051CT3103-A487522-02032026

Summary

General Science Teacher – Full-time maternity cover from ASAP

This school provides a well-structured and supportive learning environment where pupils benefit from high expectations, clear routines, and teaching that promotes steady academic progress. Leaders work collaboratively with staff to maintain a positive ethos, and pupils respond well to purposeful lessons and consistent behaviour expectations. Staff prioritise pupil well-being, helping learners feel safe, motivated, and ready to engage with their education.

Duties as General Science Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging General Science lessons across the relevant year groups
• Support pupils’ understanding of scientific concepts through practical and theory-based learning
• Assess progress within lessons and provide constructive feedback
• Maintain a calm, positive classroom environment that supports learning
• Differentiate teaching to meet a range of learning needs
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent curriculum delivery
• Uphold safeguarding standards and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal General Science Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching Science
• Strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at KS3 and KS4
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to adapt lessons for mixed-ability groups
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, reflective approach to supporting pupil progress
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being

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!