Science Teacher

An easy‑to‑access school in Sheffield is seeking a Science Teacher, who can inspire students, to join a highly successful and thriving science department.

The successful candidate will be committed to outstanding teaching and learning. This is a contract position, initially from September through to Christmas, but there may be the opportunity to continue beyond this and become permanent.

The school is a high performing secondary school that teaches children between the ages of 11 and 18. It is rated “Good” by OFSTED and is a large multi‑cultural school with over 150 pupils in the sixth form. Its sustained academic success places it within the top 5% of schools in the country. The support teachers receive and the leadership style contribute to a high morale across the school.

There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and a well‑developed system of professional development, with a wide range of in‑house training offered.

• Plan and deliver high‑quality science lessons.
• Assess and provide feedback to students.
• Collaborate with other science department members in departmental activities.
• Utilise a range of teaching and learning styles to engage and challenge students.
• Maintain and develop high standards of classroom management and behaviour.

• Hold a relevant degree qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Have experience teaching science (biology, chemistry or physics).
• Be able to inspire and motivate students.
• Have a strong work ethic and desire to succeed.

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’, which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.