General Science Teacher

Posting date:	01 June 2026
Salary:	£194 to £287 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	01 July 2026
Location:	Eltham, London, SE9 5EQ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP236490CT3103-A496953-01062026

Summary

General Science Teacher – Part-time, long-term temporary role starting ASAP until May half term (Mondays and Tuesdays)

This secondary school offers a highly structured and aspirational learning environment where pupils benefit from strong leadership, clear expectations, and engaging teaching. Staff work collaboratively to maintain a positive culture for learning, and pupils show strong engagement and motivation in lessons. Teaching is well organised and supported by effective systems that help ensure consistency and high standards across the curriculum.

Duties as General Science Teacher:

• Teach General Science on a part-time basis, working Mondays and Tuesdays only
• Deliver engaging and well‑planned Science lessons across relevant secondary year groups
• Support pupils’ understanding of key scientific concepts through clear instruction
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning needs and abilities
• Maintain consistent behaviour expectations and positive classroom routines
• Assess pupil progress and provide constructive verbal feedback
• Work collaboratively with the Science department to ensure continuity of learning
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal General Science Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching secondary Science
• Confident delivering Science across KS3 and/or KS4
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Able to engage and motivate learners of differing abilities
• Reliable and committed to consistent part‑time availability
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptable and organised teaching approach
• Dedicated 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. 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!