Job title: Science Teacher
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Teacher
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Lewisham
Job published: 01-10-2026
Job ID: 124998

Job Description

Science Teacher | Lewisham

Are you a passionate Science Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Lewisham? A secondary school is looking for a committed Science Teacher to join its department and deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Science Teacher who wants to work in a supportive secondary environment, with responsibility for delivering high-quality Biology, Chemistry and Physics content and helping pupils build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed at GCSE.

Permanent | Secondary School | M1–M6 Inner London Pay Scale

What the school can offer a Science Teacher:

  • M1–M6 Inner London salary.
  • A well-established Science department.
  • A supportive team of experienced teachers.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Well-planned schemes of work and resources.
  • The opportunity to teach across KS3 and KS4.
  • A school committed to high academic expectations.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Teaching Science across KS3 and KS4.
  • Planning and delivering engaging Science lessons.
  • Supporting pupils with Biology, Chemistry and Physics content.
  • Preparing pupils for GCSE examinations.
  • Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly.
  • Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement.
  • Contributing to departmental planning and wider school priorities.

The successful Science Teacher will:

  • Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Have a degree in Science or a relevant subject.
  • Have experience teaching Science within a secondary school.
  • Have strong subject knowledge across the Science curriculum.
  • Be confident teaching GCSE Science.
  • Have high expectations of pupils.
  • Be committed to developing as a teacher.

If you are a Science Teacher looking for a permanent secondary teaching position in Lewisham, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within an established department.

Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this 'Science Teacher' role, in Lewisham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search 'Ribbons & Reeves'. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Science Teacher role.

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