Science Teacher

Science Teacher Needed in Wakefield

Location: Wakefield

Start Date: September

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Ready to spark curiosity, blow minds with brilliant experiments, and make Science the lesson students actually look forward to?

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Wakefield looking for a passionate Science Teacher to join their team this September. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or an ECT finding your feet, this school is all about support, teamwork, and creating lessons that students genuinely enjoy turning up for.

Think well-behaved classes, supportive leadership, and a department that shares ideas instead of gatekeeping resources.

• Teaching engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Bringing Biology, Chemistry, or Physics to life in the classroom
• Creating a positive learning environment where students feel confident to ask questions
• Working alongside a friendly department that actually supports each other
• Helping students build confidence ahead of GCSEs

• UK QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• A genuine passion for Science and inspiring young people
• Strong classroom management with a calm, confident approach
• Someone who can make even the periodic table feel interesting

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella company faff
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Your own dedicated consultant who actually listens
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• Referral scheme rewards for recommending friends

ECTs are absolutely welcome, your first teaching role shouldn’t feel like being thrown into a science experiment without instructions.

And if you’ve completed Thrive training, amazing. If not, ask us about our FREE Thrive training opportunities to help boost your skillset and stand out to schools.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.