Secondary Science Teacher - Staines. Staines Education & Training

Secondary Science Teacher - Staines

Full Time Position September 2026

Location:

Staines, Surrey. Salary: 200- 265 per day, dependent on experience.

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Science Teacher to join an Outstanding co-educational secondary school in Staines. This is a school with a strong commitment to inclusion, academic excellence and the personal development of every pupil, a place where teachers are genuinely valued, supported by a dedicated and approachable leadership team and empowered to do their best work.

You will be joining a well-established and collaborative Science department with dedicated lab technician support, giving you the time and resources to focus on what matters most, delivering outstanding lessons and inspiring a love of Science in your pupils.

This position is ideal for a qualified teacher seeking stability, career development and the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact within a welcoming school community. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to take your next step, this school offers a supportive environment with mentoring and induction support to help you thrive from day one.

As a Secondary Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, ensuring pupils remain motivated and supported in their learning journey. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching and learning while fostering a positive, structured and inclusive classroom environment.

You will demonstrate strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics, creativity and effective classroom management skills, supporting pupils in developing their scientific knowledge, practical skills and analytical thinking in line with the national curriculum. There will also be opportunities to contribute to STEM clubs and science enrichment activities, extending pupil engagement beyond the classroom.

The position will begin at the start of the upcoming school year with the potential to extend for the right candidate.

• Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Teach Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics in line with the national curriculum and GCSE specifications
• Deliver and supervise practical investigations with the support of a dedicated lab technician
• Maintain a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment that supports learning
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and procedures
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Assess, monitor, and provide feedback on pupil progress
• Contribute to STEM clubs and science enrichment activities where possible
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and leadership teams
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school-specific policies at all times

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Science within a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics
• Experience delivering GCSE Science and preparing pupils for public examinations
• Comfortable supervising and delivering practical laboratory investigations
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Adaptable, flexible, and confident working in a new environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply and will receive full mentoring and induction support