Science Teacher - Wakefield - September

Location: Wakefield
Job Type: Contract
Reference: 311031259
Salary: £120 - £220/day
Job Published: 08 May 2026

 Science Teacher Needed in Wakefield 🔬✨

Location: Wakefield
Start Date: September
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Ready to spark curiosity, blow minds with brilliant experiments, and make Science the lesson students actually look forward to? 👀⚗️

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Wakefield looking for a passionate Science Teacher to join their team this September. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or an ECT finding your feet, this school is all about support, teamwork, and creating lessons that students genuinely enjoy turning up for.

Think well-behaved classes, supportive leadership, and a department that shares ideas instead of gatekeeping resources. Lovely stuff. 🙌

🧬 What you’ll be doing:

  • Teaching engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4
  • Bringing Biology, Chemistry, or Physics to life in the classroom 🔥
  • Creating a positive learning environment where students feel confident to ask questions
  • Working alongside a friendly department that actually supports each other
  • Helping students build confidence ahead of GCSEs

🌟 What the school is looking for:

  • UK QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
  • A genuine passion for Science and inspiring young people
  • Strong classroom management with a calm, confident approach
  • Someone who can make even the periodic table feel interesting 👩‍🔬⚡

💙 Why educators love working with Protocol Education:

  • Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella company faff
  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy 📚
  • Your own dedicated consultant who actually listens
  • Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions
  • Streamlined registration and local placements
  • Referral scheme rewards for recommending friends 🎁

ECTs are absolutely welcome, your first teaching role shouldn’t feel like being thrown into a science experiment without instructions 🧫💥

And if you’ve completed Thrive training, amazing. If not, ask us about our FREE Thrive training opportunities to help boost your skillset and stand out to schools 🌱

📩 Apply now or get in touch for a chat about the role. This could be the school that makes Sundays feel a bit less Sunday-ish.

Send your CVs to Aniket.mistry@protocol-education.com OR call me on 0113 541 7185