Science Teacher – Secondary School

Location: Croydon, London
Pay: Competitive daily rate
Job duration: September to December 2026
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Submission deadline: 21 August 2026
Contract: Full-time, temporary supply position

Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Science Teacher for a secondary academy in Croydon.

The successful candidate will teach Science across secondary and, where required, sixth-form year groups. This position is suitable for a confident teacher with strong subject knowledge, effective classroom-management skills and a commitment to helping students achieve positive outcomes.

Main responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons.
• Teach students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential Key Stage 5 teaching.
• Assess and monitor student progress.
• Maintain positive behaviour and an inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt lessons to meet different learning needs.
• Support students preparing for GCSE and sixth-form examinations.
• Work collaboratively with the Science department and wider school team.
• Follow all safeguarding, behaviour and school policies.

Essential requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status or a recognised equivalent.
• Relevant Science degree or strong subject specialism.
• Previous experience teaching Science in a secondary-school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the secondary Science curriculum.
• Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to complete the required check.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Experience teaching Biology, Chemistry or Physics at GCSE or sixth-form level would be advantageous.

How to apply

Submit an up-to-date CV outlining your:

• Science teaching experience.
• Subjects and year groups taught.
• Teaching qualifications and QTS status.
• Availability from September to December 2026.

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this temporary vacancy.

Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer-recruitment and compliance checks.