Science Teacher – Community Secondary School

Job Title: Science Teacher

Location: Walsall West Midlands

School Type: 1118 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS

Role Overview

A welcoming community secondary school in Walsall is seeking an inspiring enthusiastic and dedicated Science Teacher to join their energetic Science department this role you will deliver high-quality practical and theoretical science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Combined and Separate Sciences) with potential opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 (A Level Biology Chemistry or Physics) depending on your specialism and experience.

You will cultivate curiosity critical thinking and a passion for scientific discovery across all pupil ability levels. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan prepare and deliver engaging Science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in alignment with the National Curriculum and GCSE exam board specifications.

• Maintain rigorous health and safety standards in the laboratory adhering to CLEAPSS guidelines and COSHH regulations during all practical experiments.

• Utilize formative tracking and diagnostic assessment data to monitor pupil attainment and implement targeted intervention strategies.

• Adapt teaching methods to cater to pupils with SEND EAL or high prior attainment fostering an inclusive and challenging classroom environment.

• Work collaboratively with department colleagues and laboratory technicians to refine schemes of work and share innovative teaching resources.

Key Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Biology Chemistry Physics or a related scientific field.

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS.

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in secondary Science with thorough knowledge of current GCSE specifications.

• Strong classroom management practical laboratory supervision and communication skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Modern fully equipped laboratory suites supported by an experienced team of science technicians.

• Collaborative senior leadership team providing tailored professional development (CPD) workload support and structured ECT mentorship.

• Convenient Walsall location with excellent transport links across the West Midlands (M6 access local bus and rail routes) plus free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive national salary on the MPS/UPS scale and Teachers Pension Scheme enrolment.

Application

To apply for this Science Teacher role at a community secondary school in Walsall starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.