Science Teacher (Chemistry)
 
Key Details

• Position: QTS / ECT Science Teacher (Chemistry)
• Location: Birmingham
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Long-term supply
• Pay: £175 – £250 per day (dependent on experience)
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

 
The Role
A secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Science Teacher with a Chemistry specialism to join their department from September 2026 on a long-term supply basis.
The role involves teaching Science across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a focus on Chemistry, delivering engaging and practical lessons that develop students’ understanding of key scientific concepts. You will support pupils in preparing for GCSE Science, helping them build confidence in both theoretical and practical elements of the subject.
Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining a structured and positive classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
 
The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or be an ECT
• Have experience teaching Science at KS3 and KS4, with a Chemistry specialism
• Be confident delivering GCSE Chemistry content
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Be committed to supporting pupil progress and attainment

 
The School
The school offers a supportive and collaborative teaching environment with strong leadership and clear behaviour systems. The Science department is well-resourced, enabling staff to share planning and maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
 
This is a great opportunity for a Science Teacher (Chemistry) seeking a long-term role in Birmingham starting September 2026, offering competitive daily rates and a supportive working environment.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.