Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1DY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0694e3e4-8ea3-425a-aaf8-b07b9283541b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a motivated science specialist to:
• Teach engaging, well-planned Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver lessons that develop scientific knowledge, practical skills, reasoning and literacy in line with departmental schemes of work.
• Use assessment to identify and address misconceptions at the point of learning and support students to make strong progress.
• Establish high expectations for behaviour and work collaboratively with pastoral and inclusion teams to remove barriers to learning.
• Provide clear feedback in line with the school marking and feedback policy.
• Participate in department and whole-school activities such as parents’ evenings, review days and departmental meetings.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors;
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff, which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity;
• A SeniorLeadership team that is committed to supporting staff to help them achieve the best outcomes for our students;
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a motivated science specialist to:
• Teach engaging, well-planned Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver lessons that develop scientific knowledge, practical skills, reasoning and literacy in line with departmental schemes of work.
• Use assessment to identify and address misconceptions at the point of learning and support students to make strong progress.
• Establish high expectations for behaviour and work collaboratively with pastoral and inclusion teams to remove barriers to learning.
• Provide clear feedback in line with the school marking and feedback policy.
• Participate in department and whole-school activities such as parents’ evenings, review days and departmental meetings.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors;
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff, which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity;
• A SeniorLeadership team that is committed to supporting staff to help them achieve the best outcomes for our students;
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.