Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)– Gateshead

Are you a passionate and dedicated Science teacher looking for an exciting opportunity in a supportive secondary school? We are seeking a Science Teacher to complete a maternity cover position at a well-established school in the Gateshead area. The role is to begin as soon as possible after the Easter holidays and ongoing for 1 year.

The Role:

✅ Teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students
✅ Planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire and challenge pupils
✅ Assessing and tracking student progress
✅ Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
✅Working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the Maths curriculum

The Ideal Candidate:

✔  Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS or relevant qualification
✔  Experience teaching Science at secondary level
✔  Strong classroom management skills
✔  Ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities
 
Please note, this is a main pay scale role and the pay range of £162.31 - £223.62 is linked to your current teacher pay scale. 

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The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance + standards. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. 
 
If you are interested in applying for the role of Science Teacher then please email your CV to courtney.munro@ednetwork.co.uk or if you require further information then please contact 01912323780.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.