Science Teacher - Maternity Contract

Location: Stockport Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term (Maternity Cover) Start Date: September 2026 This is an outstanding and highly regarded school known for its academic excellence, exceptional facilities, and strong focus on both student achievement and pastoral care. The school fosters a supportive and ambitious environment where both students and staff are encouraged to thrive. With a commitment to innovation in teaching and learning, it offers an inspiring place to work. Your new role You will join a successful and well-resourced Science department, delivering engaging and high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will be expected to inspire curiosity and a passion for science while maintaining high academic standards.Key responsibilities include: • Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality Science lessons • Assessing and tracking student progress effectively • Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment • Supporting students to achieve excellent outcomes • Contributing to the wider school community What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you will need: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent • Experience teaching Science at secondary level • Strong subject knowledge (any specialism welcomed) • Excellent communication and classroom management skills • A passion for delivering outstanding teaching What you'll get in return • Competitive salary in line with experience • Access to excellent facilities and teaching resources • A collaborative and high-performing department • Supportive leadership and strong staff development opportunities • Dedicated Hays consultant throughout your placement What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call William Hobson on now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. If you know of teachers in Greater Manchester, that are suitable for this type of job, then refer a friend to Hays Education and we'll reward you with £250 gift vouchers (T&Cs apply) Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk