English Teacher - D2D - Levenshulme

Secondary Teacher of Science (ECTs & Experienced Teachers Welcome)

Location: Manchester
Position: Secondary Teacher of Science (ECTs & Experienced Teachers)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £150–£200 per day DOE

Are you a passionate Science teacher, whether you're an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, looking to join a high-achieving secondary school where inclusion, academic excellence and personal development are at the heart of everything they do?

Cover People are working in partnership with a thriving secondary school in Manchester to recruit a Teacher of Science for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school renowned for its caring and inclusive ethos, high expectations and commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. The school celebrates diversity and places strong emphasis on respect, kindness, personal responsibility and developing confident, resilient young people through an ambitious curriculum.

You’ll become part of a successful and collaborative Science department where staff are passionate about inspiring curiosity and developing students’ understanding of the world around them. Whether you’re beginning your teaching career or bringing valuable classroom experience, you’ll benefit from a supportive team, excellent professional development and opportunities to continually refine your practice.

• Teach Science across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach your specialist subject at Key Stage 5 for suitable candidates
• Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of scientific enquiry
• Create an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel challenged and supported
• Assess, monitor and support student progress through effective feedback and targeted intervention
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and drive outstanding outcomes
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment opportunities, STEM activities and extracurricular programmes

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or due to achieve QTS by September 2026
• A degree in Science or a related subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
• A genuine passion for teaching and learning
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• High expectations of student achievement, behaviour and personal development
• A reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development

• Applications welcomed from both ECTs and experienced teachers
• Comprehensive ECT induction programme with dedicated mentoring
• Collaborative and supportive Science department
• A diverse and inclusive school community where every student is encouraged to succeed
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression across a successful multi‑academy trust
• Leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, collaboration and high-quality teaching and learning

If you’re looking to join a school that will invest in your development while enabling you to inspire the next generation of scientists, we’d love to hear from you.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.