Science Teacher

Teacher of General Science

• Type:
  Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
• Location:
  
  Rhondda Cynon Taff & surrounding areas
• Start date:
  
  ASAP
• Hours:
  
  Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay:
  Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate Science Teacher who believes in the power of education to spark curiosity, foster investigative skills, and inspire a lifelong love of science? Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward‑thinking secondary schools to recruit enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teachers of Science who can deliver engaging, hands‑on lessons across the curriculum. This role offers the opportunity to inspire young people to explore scientific concepts, develop critical thinking, and build confidence in their abilities within a positive learning environment.

• Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Promote enquiry, experimentation, and critical thinking
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed classroom environment
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Experience teaching Science at secondary level (including placements)
• Strong classroom management and communication skills

• Experience delivering lessons across KS5
• A reflective and adaptable teaching approach

• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12‑week / 60 paid day employment trial period

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut‑off dates;
  Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK secondary school teaching experience