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Science Teacher - Leeds - Secondary
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- Leeds
- Contract
- Full Time
- £43,800 - £87,600 Per Day
Job Description
Science Teacher – Leeds
Inspire Curiosity. Develop Scientists. Change Futures.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Role: Science Teacher
Salary: Pay to Scale
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: [Insert Start Date]
Phase: [Secondary / KS3 & KS4 / Specify]
School: [Insert School Name]
Are you a passionate Science Teacher ready to make a real impact?
We are looking for an inspiring, ambitious and dedicated Science Teacher to join a thriving school in Leeds.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who can bring science to life, challenge pupils to think critically and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, doctors, researchers and innovators. ⚗️
We are looking for someone who combines strong subject knowledge with excellent teaching, high expectations and a genuine commitment to pupil progress.
Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) beginning the next stage of your career, we would love to hear from you.
Your Role
As a Science Teacher, you will:
Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging and appropriately challenging Science lessons across the relevant key stages.
Inspire pupils through practical, investigative and theoretical science.
Develop pupils' knowledge and understanding across areas such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics, as appropriate to the curriculum.
Set consistently high expectations for achievement, behaviour and personal development.
Monitor pupil progress and use assessment effectively to identify gaps, misconceptions and next steps.
Develop pupils' scientific thinking, problem-solving, analysis and critical-thinking skills.
Encourage pupils to ask questions, investigate evidence and develop an understanding of scientific methodology.
Promote safe and responsible participation in practical scientific activities.
Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Science department and across the wider school.
Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
Support pupils' wider development and prepare them for further education, employment and life beyond school.
Contribute positively to the wider life and culture of the school.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a teacher who can demonstrate:
✅ Essential
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
Strong subject knowledge in Science and the ability to teach across the relevant key stages.
A genuine passion for Science and the ability to communicate that enthusiasm to young people.
High expectations of every pupil, regardless of background or starting point.
The ability to plan and deliver effective, engaging and purposeful lessons.
Strong classroom-management and behaviour-management skills.
The ability to use assessment effectively to support pupil progress.
The ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to professional development and reflective practice.
The ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.
A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
⭐ We'd love to meet you if you are:
Passionate about inspiring pupils through Science.
Creative and enthusiastic in your approach to teaching.
Able to make complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging.
Committed to securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
Passionate about developing pupils' understanding of the role of Science in the wider world.
A collaborative team player who is keen to share ideas and effective practice.
Reflective and committed to continuously improving your teaching.
❤️ Dedicated to creating an inclusive classroom where every pupil feels capable of succeeding.
What We Offer
Join a school where excellent teaching, professional development and pupil success are genuinely valued.
You can expect:
Pay to Scale
Excellent professional-development opportunities.
Support for teachers at all stages of their careers.
A welcoming, collaborative and supportive Science department.
Opportunities to develop engaging practical and investigative learning.
Support and development for Early Career Teachers where applicable.
A positive and inclusive school environment.
Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and wider school initiatives.
Potential opportunities for career progression.
❤️ A school culture focused on achievement, wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding.
️ Safeguarding & Professional Responsibilities
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, follow the school's safeguarding and child-protection procedures, and respond appropriately to any concerns.
All staff are expected to understand and comply with the school's safeguarding arrangements, including the requirements contained within Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
The successful candidate will also be expected to uphold the professional expectations contained within the DfE Teachers' Standards, including promoting pupil progress, demonstrating strong subject and curriculum knowledge, managing behaviour effectively, adapting teaching to meet pupils' needs and maintaining high standards of professional and personal conduct.
Early Career Teachers Welcome
ECTs are encouraged to apply.
We recognise the importance of high-quality support during the early stages of a teaching career and, where applicable, will provide appropriate professional development in line with current DfE arrangements.
You'll have the opportunity to develop your classroom practice, strengthen your subject pedagogy and work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young people.
Any appointment will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check and other checks required for the role and circumstances.
The school will follow its safer-recruitment procedures and applicable DfE safeguarding requirements.
Ready to Inspire the Scientists of Tomorrow?
If you're an ambitious and enthusiastic Science Teacher who wants to work in a school where high expectations, excellent teaching and pupil success are at the heart of everything we do, we want to hear from you.
Your subject. Your classroom. Your impact.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website
Inspire Curiosity. Develop Scientists. Change Futures.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Role: Science Teacher
Salary: Pay to Scale
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: [Insert Start Date]
Phase: [Secondary / KS3 & KS4 / Specify]
School: [Insert School Name]
Are you a passionate Science Teacher ready to make a real impact?
We are looking for an inspiring, ambitious and dedicated Science Teacher to join a thriving school in Leeds.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who can bring science to life, challenge pupils to think critically and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, doctors, researchers and innovators. ⚗️
We are looking for someone who combines strong subject knowledge with excellent teaching, high expectations and a genuine commitment to pupil progress.
Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) beginning the next stage of your career, we would love to hear from you.
Your Role
As a Science Teacher, you will:
Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging and appropriately challenging Science lessons across the relevant key stages.
Inspire pupils through practical, investigative and theoretical science.
Develop pupils' knowledge and understanding across areas such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics, as appropriate to the curriculum.
Set consistently high expectations for achievement, behaviour and personal development.
Monitor pupil progress and use assessment effectively to identify gaps, misconceptions and next steps.
Develop pupils' scientific thinking, problem-solving, analysis and critical-thinking skills.
Encourage pupils to ask questions, investigate evidence and develop an understanding of scientific methodology.
Promote safe and responsible participation in practical scientific activities.
Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Science department and across the wider school.
Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
Support pupils' wider development and prepare them for further education, employment and life beyond school.
Contribute positively to the wider life and culture of the school.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a teacher who can demonstrate:
✅ Essential
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
Strong subject knowledge in Science and the ability to teach across the relevant key stages.
A genuine passion for Science and the ability to communicate that enthusiasm to young people.
High expectations of every pupil, regardless of background or starting point.
The ability to plan and deliver effective, engaging and purposeful lessons.
Strong classroom-management and behaviour-management skills.
The ability to use assessment effectively to support pupil progress.
The ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to professional development and reflective practice.
The ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.
A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
⭐ We'd love to meet you if you are:
Passionate about inspiring pupils through Science.
Creative and enthusiastic in your approach to teaching.
Able to make complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging.
Committed to securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
Passionate about developing pupils' understanding of the role of Science in the wider world.
A collaborative team player who is keen to share ideas and effective practice.
Reflective and committed to continuously improving your teaching.
❤️ Dedicated to creating an inclusive classroom where every pupil feels capable of succeeding.
What We Offer
Join a school where excellent teaching, professional development and pupil success are genuinely valued.
You can expect:
Pay to Scale
Excellent professional-development opportunities.
Support for teachers at all stages of their careers.
A welcoming, collaborative and supportive Science department.
Opportunities to develop engaging practical and investigative learning.
Support and development for Early Career Teachers where applicable.
A positive and inclusive school environment.
Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and wider school initiatives.
Potential opportunities for career progression.
❤️ A school culture focused on achievement, wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding.
️ Safeguarding & Professional Responsibilities
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, follow the school's safeguarding and child-protection procedures, and respond appropriately to any concerns.
All staff are expected to understand and comply with the school's safeguarding arrangements, including the requirements contained within Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
The successful candidate will also be expected to uphold the professional expectations contained within the DfE Teachers' Standards, including promoting pupil progress, demonstrating strong subject and curriculum knowledge, managing behaviour effectively, adapting teaching to meet pupils' needs and maintaining high standards of professional and personal conduct.
Early Career Teachers Welcome
ECTs are encouraged to apply.
We recognise the importance of high-quality support during the early stages of a teaching career and, where applicable, will provide appropriate professional development in line with current DfE arrangements.
You'll have the opportunity to develop your classroom practice, strengthen your subject pedagogy and work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young people.
Any appointment will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check and other checks required for the role and circumstances.
The school will follow its safer-recruitment procedures and applicable DfE safeguarding requirements.
Ready to Inspire the Scientists of Tomorrow?
If you're an ambitious and enthusiastic Science Teacher who wants to work in a school where high expectations, excellent teaching and pupil success are at the heart of everything we do, we want to hear from you.
Your subject. Your classroom. Your impact.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website