Job Description

Science Teacher - St Helens - January 2027 Start

Location: St Helens, Merseyside
Start Date: January 2027
Duration: Until July 2027
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting for a Science Teacher to join a secondary school in the St Helens area from January until July 2027.

This is a genuine, full-time teaching vacancy offering the opportunity to secure a long-term position for the remainder of the academic year.

The school requires a confident and committed Science Teacher who can deliver lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting pupils with their scientific understanding and preparation for GCSE examinations.

Applications are welcomed from qualified Science Teachers with a specialism in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, provided they can confidently teach the broader secondary Science curriculum.

The Role

As a Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging theoretical and practical lessons across KS3 and KS4.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Teaching Science across Key Stages 3 and 4

  • Delivering Biology, Chemistry and Physics content appropriate to the timetable

  • Planning engaging practical and theory-based lessons

  • Developing pupils' scientific knowledge, enquiry and analytical skills

  • Supporting GCSE Science pupils with examination preparation

  • Assessing progress and providing constructive feedback

  • Differentiating lessons to support a range of abilities

  • Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and high expectations

  • Following appropriate laboratory health and safety procedures

  • Working collaboratively with Science department colleagues

The successful candidate will undertake the planning, preparation, marking and assessment responsibilities associated with a full-time teaching position.

The Ideal Science Teacher

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

  • Have experience teaching Science across KS3 and KS4

  • Possess strong subject knowledge in Biology, Chemistry or Physics

  • Are confident delivering GCSE Science content

  • Can explain complex scientific concepts clearly and accurately

  • Have experience delivering practical Science lessons safely

  • Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management

  • Can differentiate lessons to meet different learning needs

  • Have high expectations of pupil progress and achievement

  • Are available full-time from January until July 2027

Both experienced Science Teachers and suitably qualified Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As a Science Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

  • Daily pay of £174.71-£240.70, dependent on experience

  • Weekly pay

  • A genuine long-term teaching position until July 2027

  • A dedicated education recruitment consultant

  • Free professional development through The National College

  • Access to further Science teaching opportunities across St Helens and surrounding areas

  • Support throughout the recruitment and interview process

  • Ongoing support during your placement

About the Opportunity

This vacancy is based at a secondary school in the St Helens area, with the assignment scheduled to run from January until July 2027.

The school requires a qualified Science specialist who can integrate into its department, maintain continuity of learning and support pupils throughout the spring and summer terms.

This position offers the stability of a longer-term assignment, allowing the successful candidate to establish classroom routines and contribute to pupil progress across two academic terms.

Full school details will be shared confidentially with suitable applicants.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably to St Helens.

QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is required. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply Today

If you're a qualified Science Teacher looking for a full-time KS3 and KS4 teaching position in St Helens from January 2027, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
0151 221 9666
anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com