Job Description

Starting on 3rd November 2025


Maternity Leave - 4 days a week


Tower Hamlets Secondary School


ECTs welcome to apply


We are currently working with a large secondary school in Tower Hamlets who are looking for a Science Teacher to join their school on the 3rd November for 4 days a week.


In this role you will be teaching combined science across KS3, KS4 with the potential of teaching some classes in KS5 and will be part of the schools Science department. You will join a supportive, hardworking and dynamic Science faculty in which you can continue your professional development. The students follow the AQA syllabus at both GCSE and A-Level so previous experience of this exam board is preferred although not essential. You will also take on Form Tutor responsibilities.


The school are looking for a teacher with the following:


Qualified Teacher Status or Unqualified Teacher


A proactive and engaging teaching approach


Understanding of the requirements for high quality teaching


Ability to use ICT effectively


Ability to fulfill the requirements of a Form Tutor


Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people at all levels


Excellent administration skills and the ability to meet deadlines


The School


This large, diverse and inclusive Secondary school is based in TowerHamlets, with a strong leadership team in place who have created a culture of high expectations across all areas of the school. Pupils have access to an exciting curriculum with a broad range of subjects and qualifications alongside opportunities through enrichment, trips, visits and experiences. There is a good professional development programme for all staff to access and the leadership team are well placed to offer support to the staff team across all areas.


If this role sounds like the job you are looking for, please apply with an updated CV outlining your qualifications and experience.


We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.


We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.