Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Grass Roots Academic Support is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Science Teacher / Secondary Science Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Science Teacher or ECT to teach Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, engaging and motivating students while helping them achieve their full potential.

As a Science Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging Science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Teaching in line with the National Curriculum and adapting lessons to individual students’ abilities.
• Assessing student progress and setting appropriate targets for improvement.
• Using effective classroom and behaviour management strategies.
• Engaging and motivating students to achieve their full potential.
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to the wider school community.
• Supporting students to improve their academic achievement and develop their confidence in Science.

The successful Science Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Science within a secondary school setting.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4.
• A proven teaching record and/or high-quality references.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to engage, motivate and inspire students.
• A good understanding of the National Curriculum.
• A current Enhanced DBS Disclosure, or willingness to complete a new DBS application where required.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A commitment to supporting students’ academic and personal development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Science Teacher or Secondary Science Teacher to join a successful school in Essex. The role is a full time maternity cover contract starting in January 2027 with Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale to be discussed. ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.”

If you’re an experienced Science Teacher, Secondary Science Teacher or ECT looking for your next opportunity in Science, we’d like to hear from you. If you hold QTS and have experience teaching Science across Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4, please submit your CV with a brief covering note or contact Rob for further information.

Please note: In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ all candidates must have a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure to work in a school or nursery. If a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service is not held, we will require you to complete a new DBS application. Suitable candidates must hold right to work in the UK.