Job Description

Tradewind are recruiting!

Are you a Science Teacher looking to broaden your skills & experience?

Are you able to differentiate your teaching while engaging & motivating hard to reach young people?

We are currently recruiting for a Science Teacher for a secondary alternative education provision in North Manchester!

This a full time & long-term supply role that could turn permanent for the right person.

Due to the urgent start of this role, applicants should have a DBS certificate on the Update Service already and experience of working in a UK school supported by references.

Excellent pay up to £230/day depending on qualifications and experience level.

The Role

  • Science Teacher at secondary alternative education provision in the North Manchester area for young people aged 11-16 with complex Mental Health needs.
  • Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.
  • Teaching small groups of no more than 8 pupils.
  • Teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
  • Mixture of sutdents working at high and low levels.
  • Differentiating your work to meet individual needs.
  • Managing behaviour using de-escalation & prevention strategies.
  • Engaging, motivating, and using lots of positive reinforcement.
  • Working collaboratively with your Teaching Assistants to ensure the smooth running of lessons and to make learning progress.

The School

  • Secondary Alternative Education Provision.
  • Caters for young people aged 11-16 with complex Mental Health needs.
  • Experienced team and collaborative work environment.
  • Rated good by Ofsted.
  • Inclusive and welcoming environment.
  • Safety of staff and students are a paramount concern.
  • Ongoing training and development available to long term supply staff.

Benefits of registering with Tradewind:

  • An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience
  • Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary
  • Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
  • Excellent opportunities in education and training available.
  • More training and development than any other agency - FREE access to over 2,500 online CPD courses through our exclusive partnership with The National College.
  • A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward.
  • A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.
  • Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.


To apply for this Science Teacher role & register with Tradewind please call Graham in the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email graham.warner@twrecruitment.com


To join us and be successful in this Science Teacher role, you will need to:

  • Have an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service.
  • Previous experience working in a school office either as Administrator or Receptionist.
  • Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks.
  • Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained.
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK.

A bit more about Tradewind...

  • As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first.
  • We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.
  • Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request).
  • More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter.
  • Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.