General Science Teacher


Company:	Class Act Teaching Services
Salary:	£32,916 to £45,352 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG2 0LU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

General Science Teacher – Full-time, Permanent from September 2026

The inspection report highlights a positive and supportive secondary school environment where pupils benefit from clear routines and purposeful teaching. Behaviour and attitudes to learning are consistently positive, enabling students to engage well and make secure progress. Leadership provides strong direction and maintains a clear focus on safeguarding, staff collaboration, and pupil well-being, creating a calm and inclusive learning culture.

This General Science Teacher role offers a full-time, permanent opportunity from September 2026 within a supportive secondary school setting. The General Science Teacher will deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across the science curriculum, supporting students to build confidence, curiosity, and strong scientific understanding. This role is ideal for a committed General Science Teacher seeking consistency and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Duties as General Science Teacher:

Plan and deliver engaging General Science lessons across the secondary age range
Teach Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to a broad ability range
Deliver lessons in line with the national curriculum and examination specifications
Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching
Provide clear, constructive feedback to support student achievement
Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities
Work collaboratively with the Science department and wider staff team
Contribute to curriculum development and shared resources
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort, and achievement
Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal General Science Teacher:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Experience teaching General Science at secondary level
Confident teaching across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities
Organised, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement
Willingness to commit to a long-term temporary and ongoing role
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
ECTs are welcome to apply

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!

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