Primary Teacher (Science Specialist), Cheshire East

Job Description

Primary Teacher (Science Specialist) – Day-to-Day & Long-Term Support
Location: Various settings across Cheshire East
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (Term Time Only)
Pay: £130 – £170 per day (dependent on level of experience)

About the Role:
New Directions is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Primary Teacher (Science Specialist) to provide day-to-day and long-term support across our schools in Cheshire East. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring science to life, spark curiosity, and make learning exciting for children across multiple year groups.

You will have the chance to deliver hands-on, enquiry-based science lessons that encourage pupils to explore, investigate, and think critically. From building experiments to linking lessons to real-world STEM topics, you will help children develop a genuine love of science and an understanding of how it shapes the world around them.

What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for a Primary Teacher (Science Specialist) who:

• Is passionate about science and inspiring young learners to explore, discover, and problem-solve.
• Can deliver engaging, interactive lessons that develop scientific reasoning and practical skills.
• Knows how to differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all pupils and create an inclusive environment.
• Can use formative and summative assessment to inform planning and track progress.
• Enjoys linking science to other subjects and real-world applications to make learning meaningful.
• Is flexible, adaptable, and confident teaching across a variety of schools and year groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver exciting science lessons that encourage enquiry, investigation, and critical thinking.
• Use hands-on experiments and practical activities to make learning fun and memorable.
• Embed science and STEM learning across other subjects and school initiatives.
• Provide support in other primary subjects as needed, maintaining a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Ensure lessons are engaging, inclusive, and differentiated, supporting the needs of every learner.
• Monitor pupil progress and use data to inform teaching and interventions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas, resources, and best practice.
• Create a positive and inspiring classroom culture that fosters curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

Why Join New Directions:

• Work across a variety of school settings in Cheshire East, experiencing different environments and challenges.
• Play a key role in inspiring children’s confidence, curiosity, and achievement in science.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and creativity.
• Enjoy a competitive pay range of £130 – £170 per day for your specialist teaching skills.

Apply or Find Out More:
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, click Apply Now and attach your most recent CV highlighting your experience teaching science, working with children, and any experience in sports or PE.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Emma Elder at the Wirral office on 01515 150 822 or email [email protected].

Job Specification

If you specialise in teaching biology, physics, or chemistry and are seeking a role in a school, we’ve got opportunities for you, especially if you’re a newly qualified teacher (NQT) or interested in supply teaching.

As a Science Teacher you’ll be expected to:

• Hold QTS status
• Teach all areas of your subject specialism
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
• Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Maintain discipline
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.