Science teacher
Posted Today by Tradewind Recruitment
£56,959 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Lewisham, London
Summary: Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a science teacher for a maternity cover position at a school in southeast London, starting September 2026. The ideal candidate should be able to teach Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, primarily focusing on KS3 and KS4, with occasional KS5 teaching. There is potential for a full-time contract following the maternity leave period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to students, primarily at KS3 and KS4 levels.
- Cover maternity leave starting September 2026.
- Prepare students for the busy exam period, including GCSEs.
- Occasionally teach up to KS5 as required.
- Utilize various commuting options, including train, bus, and DLR tube line.
Key Skills:
- Qualified teacher status with a specialism in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Experience teaching KS3 and KS4 science.
- Ability to teach up to KS5 on occasion.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
Salary (Rate): £56,959/year
City: Lewisham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Education
Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting a science teacher to work at a school in the southeast London area. The Science teacher will be needed to cover a maternity leave at the school starting in September 2026 . If the person is successful in the role there is an opportunity to work towards a full-time school-based contract.
The science teacher can have a specialism in any of Biology, Chemistry and Physics but must be comfortable covering all three subjects. The teacher will be responsible for taking pupils through a busy exam period so must be comfortable teaching KS3 and KS4 and could be required to teach up to KS5 on occasion.
The role Pay based on pay scale (M1-UPS3). Payments are a week in arears, the following Friday. Expected to teach through GCSE exam period.
To commute to the school there are primarily train and bus routes. The DLR tube line does connect close by so this can also be an option. Further, there is an on site car park which is free to be used by staff members if you do wish to drive to school.
If this role sounds like it may be of interest, please do send over your most recent CV detailing all relevant information that may assist wit your application process.