Science Teacher - Leeds - September

Science Teacher Wanted | Leeds | September 2026 Start ⚡

Leeds
Pay to Scale
Start Date: September 2026
⏰ Full-time
KS3 & KS4 Science
QTS Required

Ready to spark curiosity, fire up experiments, and make science the lesson students actually talk about at lunch?

We’re working with a brilliant secondary school in Leeds looking for a passionate Science Teacher to join their team from September 2026. Whether you’re a Physics fanatic ⚛️, Biology buff , or Chemistry wizard , this school wants someone who can bring energy, confidence, and a bit of classroom magic to every lesson.

This isn’t one of those schools where behaviour charts are longer than the lesson plan. The leadership team genuinely backs their staff, the department is supportive, and the students are engaged and ready to learn. Basically, less firefighting, more actual teaching. Lovely stuff.

What You’ll Be Doing

Teaching engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4
Bringing the curriculum to life with creative, hands-on learning
Supporting pupils of all abilities to build confidence and progress
Working alongside a welcoming and collaborative Science department
✨ Creating a classroom where curiosity is encouraged and questions are always welcome

‍ What We’re Looking For

✅ UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
✅ Experience teaching Science in a secondary school setting
✅ Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
✅ Someone who can inspire, motivate, and explain tricky concepts without making everyone’s brain melt
✅ A positive attitude and team-player mindset

ECTs are welcome to apply too! If you’re just starting your teaching journey, this could be the perfect school to find your feet with proper support around you.

Why This School?

Supportive SLT who actually support
Well-resourced Science labs
Collaborative department with shared planning
Positive school culture where staff wellbeing matters
Easy transport links across Leeds

What Protocol Education Offers

Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella company faff
FREE access to our CPD Academy
Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions
⚡ Streamlined registration process
Referral rewards for recommending friends

Thrive Training Opportunity

Not Thrive trained yet? No worries! We offer FREE Thrive training to help you build even stronger relationships in the classroom and boost your appeal to schools. A lovely little addition to your CV and genuinely useful too.

Apply now and let’s find you a role that makes Mondays feel a bit less Monday-ish.

Send your CVs to Aniket.mistry@protocol-education.com OR call me on 0113 541 7185

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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