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Daily Supply Science Teacher | Secondary Schools & Colleges Across Birmingham


Job Location:

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CORE PURPOSE

We are seeking an adaptable enthusiastic and knowledgeable Daily Supply Science Teacher to deliver engaging cover lessons across Biology Chemistry and Physics at Key Stages 3 4 and 5. Working across a wide network of secondary institutions the successful candidate will deliver pre-set practical and theoretical science lessons maintain safe lab environments and keep students engaged with scientific inquiry on a flexible daily basis.

THE SECTOR & SETTINGS

This role provides flexible teaching opportunities across a diverse cross-section of Birminghams educational landscaperanging from modern multi-academy trust secondary schools and specialist STEM academies to selective independent senior schools and sixth-form colleges. Supply teachers receive fully set cover plans from science department heads supported by dedicated lab technician teams and well-resourced laboratory facilities across all placements.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS
  • Science Cover Delivery: Teach pre-planned Biology Chemistry and Physics cover lessons across KS3 KS4 and KS5 delivering curriculum content clearly and accurately.

  • Laboratory & Safety Oversight: Enforce strict health and safety protocols CLEAPSS guidelines and safe lab practices during theoretical discussions and any basic cover tasks.

  • Classroom & Behaviour Management: Apply individual school behaviour policies effectively to maintain a focused safe and productive working atmosphere in science labs.

  • Feedback & Handover: Collect student work mark key tasks completed during the lesson and leave concise handover notes for returning science faculty members.

  • Differentiated STEM Support: Assist pupils of varying scientific abilities supporting those needing additional guidance while challenging high-attaining students with extension tasks.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
  • Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) QTLS or specialized secondary teaching credentials with a degree in Science (Biology Chemistry Physics or related STEM discipline).

  • Experience: Proven experience teaching Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Key Stage 5/A-Level experience is highly desirable) within UK secondary settings.

  • Skills: Strong scientific subject knowledge excellent classroom management skills familiarity with secondary science lab safety protocols and high adaptability.

REGIONAL CONTEXT
  • Local Area & Community: Operating across the vibrant city of Birmingham educators work with diverse ambitious and multicultural student populations. As Britains second city Birmingham provides a dynamic backdrop rich in industrial heritage major science and technology centres and extensive green spaces like Cannon Hill Park and Sutton Park.

  • Transport & Commuting: Birmingham boasts premier transport connectivity situated at the core of the UK motorway network via the M5 M6 and M42. Local transit is highly comprehensive featuring National Express West Midlands bus routes West Midlands Metro tram connections and quick rail access through major hubs like Birmingham New Street Moor Street and Snow Hill stations.

APPLICATION INTAKE

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