Science Teacher - Maternity Cover

Are you a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher looking for your next opportunity from September 2026?

Do you have the ability to inspire curiosity, encourage scientific thinking, and help students achieve their full potential?

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Blackpool that is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Science Teacher to join their successful department on a full-time maternity cover basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a supportive school community where high expectations, student achievement, and staff development are at the heart of everything they do.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and challenging Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Inspire students to develop a love of Science and achieve their academic potential.
• Plan, prepare, and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students of varying abilities to make excellent progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within a supportive Science department.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Has experience teaching Science within a secondary school setting.
• Has excellent classroom management skills.
• Is passionate about raising attainment and student outcomes.
• Can build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Applications are welcomed from teachers specialising in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or General Science.

What We Offer

• Pay to your teacher pay scale
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and career support.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking school.

Start Date
September 2026

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.