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Job Title: Science Teacher – GCSE
Location: Pontefract
Salary: £140 - £190 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Easter Term 2025
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are You a Passionate Science Teacher Ready to Inspire GCSE Students?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Pontefract from the Easter term 2025. If you have a passion for engaging students in the wonders of science, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the classroom. This role is open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who have completed their training placements and are ready to begin their teaching journey.

As a GCSE Science Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging lessonsacrossBiology, Chemistry, and Physics. You will help students develop a strong scientific understanding, preparing them for exams while fostering curiosity and a love for learning.

Key Responsibilities of Science Teacher – GCSE:

  • Plan and deliver engaging and interactive science lessons at GCSE level.
  • Differentiate teaching strategies to support students of all abilities.
  • Prepare students for GCSE exams, ensuring they achieve their full potential.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Use a variety of teaching methods, practical experiments, and digital resources to enhance learning.
  • Assess, track, and provide feedback on student progress in line with school policies.
  • Maintain strong classroom management and encourage student engagement.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents to support student success.

Requirements of Science Teacher – GCSE:

  • Specialism in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (experience teaching all three at GCSE level is desirable).
  • Experience delivering GCSE Science curriculum.
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills.
  • Passion for science and the ability to inspire and engage students.
  • Commitment to student progress and academic success.
  • Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Updated Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Mandatory information:

  • The successful candidate must hold PGCE in the relevant subject with Qualified Teaching Status (QTS), or equivalent certification.
  • Be able to provide a ten-year career history with relevant reference details covering the last two years, including your most recent place of academic employment.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Science Teacher – GCSE’ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Pontefract!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Science Teacher – GCSE’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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