Secondary Science Teacher Full Time - Merton

Secondary Science Teacher – Merton

Full‑time position starting in September 2026. Salary: £200–£265 per day, depending on experience.

Location:

 Merton.

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Science Teacher to join an outstanding co‑educational secondary school in Merton. 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 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 maintain high standards of teaching and learning while fostering a positive, structured and inclusive classroom environment.

• 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 well‑being
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply and will receive full mentoring and induction support

We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise and a people‑first approach in the education sector.

Applicants must share this commitment to safeguarding and promote the welfare of pupils.