General Science Teacher

Posted 29 January 2026
Salary £120 - £140 per day
LocationFelixstowe
Job type Teacher
Job durationDaily Supply
Discipline Secondary
ReferenceMP223701CT3100-A487802

Job description

General Science Teacher – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for teachers who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different secondary school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Felxistowe and the surrounding areas, delivering high-quality learning experiences across the Science curriculum.

Duties as General Science Teacher:

  • Deliver engaging Science lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics following provided plans
  • Teach practical and theory-based content safely and effectively
  • Support students in developing scientific understanding and investigative skills
  • Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
  • Assess and record pupil progress when required
  • Adapt teaching strategies to support learners with a range of needs
  • Contribute to department planning during longer-term placements

Ideal General Science Teacher:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
  • Strong subject knowledge across the Science curriculum
  • Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Ability to motivate and inspire learners across various year groups
  • Adaptable across different school environments
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Why Step Teachers?


With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
 
We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.
 
Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
 
Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
 
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