Full job descriptionStep into a role where your passion for science can spark curiosity, confidence, and future ambitions in young learners every single day.
Protocol Education is currently seeking a dedicated Science Teacher for a vibrant and ambitious secondary school in the Sunderland area. This exciting opportunity is available for an immediate start through to the end of the academic year, with the possibility of extending into September for the right candidate. The school is recognised for its strong community values, inclusive approach to education, and commitment to helping every student achieve success regardless of background or ability. Staff are supported by an encouraging leadership team that promotes collaboration, development, and innovative teaching practices.
The ideal candidate will be able to deliver engaging Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, creating a positive classroom environment that motivates students to develop both their academic knowledge and practical skills. The school is looking for someone with excellent classroom management, strong subject knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence and achievement. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a school that values high standards, creativity, and strong relationships between staff and students.
Whether you are an experienced Science Teacher or an ECT eager to gain further experience, this role offers the chance to become part of a welcoming and supportive school community while making a lasting difference to students’ educational journeys.
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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ’Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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