️ Science Teacher – Long-Term Maternity Cover Opportunity
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Start Date: October
Contract: Full-Time Maternity Cover
More Than Just Another Teaching Role
We're working with a well-regarded secondary school in Horsham seeking an experienced Science Teacher to join them from October on a maternity cover basis.
The majority of your timetable will be dedicated to delivering engaging Science lessons, helping students develop their understanding and enthusiasm for the subject. As with many secondary schools, there may be occasions where flexibility is required to provide cover support outside of your specialism, making adaptability and confidence in the classroom equally important.
The Role
Deliver high-quality Science lessons across KS3 and KS4
Inspire students to achieve their academic potential
Assess, monitor and support student progress
Work closely with an established and supportive department
Uphold high standards of behaviour and achievement
Provide occasional general classroom cover when required by the school
Ideal Candidate
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching Science within a UK secondary setting
Strong behaviour management and classroom presence
Ability to adapt confidently to different classroom environments
Passionate about supporting young people to succeed
SEN experience welcomed but not required
What You'll Receive
Long-term maternity cover from October
Competitive PAYE pay
A supportive and collaborative school environment
Ongoing CPD opportunities
Dedicated consultant support
Referral scheme of up to £150
If you're an experienced Science Teacher looking for a role that offers stability, variety, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Click 'Apply NOW'
Safeguarding:
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates. To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles