Science Teacher, St Helens

  • Location: St Helens
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £31650
  • Start date: 05/01/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting for a Science Teacher to work in a large, well-established mainstream secondary school in St Helens. This is a full-time, long-term position starting in January 2026, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The School:
• A thriving and high-performing secondary school serving a large community, recognised for its strong pastoral support, broad curriculum, and commitment to student success.
• Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with praise for its ambitious leadership, positive learning environment, and consistent focus on raising achievement.
• Offers excellent science facilities, specialist laboratories, and a supportive department that delivers high-quality teaching across biology, chemistry, and physics.

The Role:
• Full-time teaching position delivering Science across Key Stages 3 and 4, including GCSE preparation, practical investigations, and assessment of core scientific skills.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop key Year 10 and Year 11 competencies, including maths skills (handling data, plotting and interpreting graphs), investigative skills, analysing and evaluating data, and the confident use of specialist equipment.
• Support students in devising and investigating testable questions, identifying and controlling variables, handling equipment with accuracy, and recognising hazards to minimise risk.

The Ideal Teacher:
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have recent, relevant experience teaching Science at secondary level, with desirable experience supporting KS4 practical and investigative skills.
• Be able to provide a school-based reference within the last 5 years.
• Be willing to complete a DBS check and add it to the Update Service if not already registered.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

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

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