Teacher of Science
Location: Wakefield
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Bring Science to life, not just the syllabus
We’re working with a secondary school in Wakefield that’s on the lookout for a Science teacher who can make lessons stick, the kind students remember long after the bell goes.
This is a department where curiosity is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and practical learning isn’t squeezed out by paperwork. Whether it’s a perfectly timed demo, a well-run practical, or that moment when a student finally gets it, this is a role where those moments actually happen.
What you’ll be doing
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Teaching Science across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 available depending on specialism)
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Planning and delivering lessons that are clear, engaging, and accessible to all learners
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Bringing energy to practical work while keeping it safe, structured, and purposeful
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Tracking progress and supporting students to achieve their potential
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Working closely with a collaborative department that shares resources and ideas
What the school offers
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A supportive Science department with a strong mix of experience and fresh ideas
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Well-equipped labs that allow you to actually teach practically
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Leadership that backs its staff and values good teaching over box-ticking
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Students who respond well to consistency and clear expectations
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A school culture that recognises the pressures of teaching and supports staff wellbeing
We’re looking for someone who…
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Holds UK QTS (or equivalent recognised teaching qualification)
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Has experience teaching Science in a secondary setting
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Can deliver Biology, Chemistry, or Physics confidently at KS3 and KS4
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Builds positive relationships and manages behaviour with clarity and fairness
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Sees Science as more than content, it’s about curiosity, problem-solving, and real-world thinking
Safeguarding Statement
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.
Why this role stands out
There are plenty of Science roles out there, but not all of them give you the space to actually teach well.
This one does.
You’ll be joining a school where the department works together, where practical learning is valued, and where you’re trusted to do your job without unnecessary noise.
If you’re ready to step into a role where your teaching makes a real difference from day one, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CVs to Aniket.mistry@protocol-education.com OR call me on 0113 541 7185.