SCIENCE TEACHER - LANCASTER & MORECAMBE AREA

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Lancaster & Morecambe Area
Science Teacher

Location: Lancaster

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, in line with Teacher Pay Scale


Reed Education is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Science Teacher to join a secondary school in Lancaster. The role is to start immediately on a long-term basis. The ideal candidate will have a robust knowledge of the Science curriculum, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment.

Day to day of the role:

Delivering Science lessons to KS3 and KS4 students, with the potential to teach KS5.

Preparing lesson plans, materials, and resources that align with curriculum standards.

Utilising effective classroom management techniques to create a positive learning atmosphere.

Assessing and monitoring student progress and providing feedback to support their academic growth.

Collaborating with colleagues to develop and implement instructional strategies.

Participating in school events, meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Recent relevant experience teaching Science at KS3 and KS4; experience with KS5 is advantageous.

Strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills.

Reliable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for students.

Good interpersonal skills, punctuality, patience, and confidence when working with children.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

Benefits:

High-quality training and support.

Opportunities to work across several schools.

Competitive rates of pay in line with the Teacher Pay Scale.

A dedicated consultant to support you within your role.

Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

Reed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ’disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. 

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Lancashire Teaching Agency - 01772 567302

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Applications are by CV to Lancashire.teaching@reed.com. For more information, please call 01772 567302. CV template attached..

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.