Science Teacher

Science Teacher (Chemistry) – Birmingham
 
A supportive secondary school in Birmingham is looking for a committed Science Teacher to join them from January 2026. This is a long-term supply role suited to someone who enjoys shaping curiosity in KS3–KS5 learners, with a particular focus on Chemistry.
 
Key Details

• Position: QTS / ECT Science Teacher
• Location: Birmingham
• Salary: £175 – £250 per day (dependent on experience)
• Contract Type: Long-term supply
• Start Date: January 2026
• Key Stages: KS3 – KS5 (Chemistry)

 
The Role
You’ll deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across the Science curriculum, with Chemistry as your specialist area. The role involves planning, marking and supporting pupils through key assessments and examinations. You’ll work closely with a stable department that values collaboration, clear communication and consistent routines. Strong behaviour management and the ability to differentiate effectively will set you up for success.
 
The Candidate
You’ll hold QTS (or be completing your ECT induction) and have a solid understanding of the KS3–KS5 Science curriculum. Confidence in teaching Chemistry to A-Level is essential. You’ll be comfortable adjusting your approach for mixed-ability groups and keen to contribute positively to departmental planning. Reliability, initiative and a calm presence in the classroom will make a meaningful difference here.
 
The School
The school serves a diverse Birmingham community and offers well-equipped labs, responsive pastoral support and a leadership team that values subject specialists. Staff describe it as a place where routines are clear, expectations are consistent and professional development is encouraged. Students respond well to firm boundaries and lessons that feel purposeful.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.


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.