Science Academic Coach (Physics & Chemistry)

Science Academic Coach (Physics & Chemistry)

Could you help GCSE pupils make better progress in physics and chemistry when the content starts to feel demanding? If you are looking for a secondary school role that gives you strong subject-based experience before teacher training, this position may be right for you.

Overview

• Duration: September 2026 to July 2027
• Pay: £90 - £110 per day
• Location: Good secondary school, Ward of Edgbaston
• Support: 1:1 and small group intervention in GCSE Physics and Chemistry

Responsibilities

Work with the Science department to support GCSE pupils in physics and chemistry through 1:1 tuition and small group intervention. Strengthen students' understanding of key topics, reinforce classwork, support revision, and provide clear feedback to teachers on progress.

Candidate

You are clear, organised, and confident explaining difficult ideas in a simple way. You want practical secondary school experience, enjoy helping students build confidence in science, and are keen to develop the classroom skills needed for a future in teaching.

Requirements

• Degree - 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication - Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS - Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children - Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career goals - A desire to train as a teacher and build a long term career in education.

School

This good secondary school in the Ward of Edgbaston offers the chance to build valuable subject based experience in a well structured Science department. You will join a setting where targeted intervention matters, classroom support has a clear purpose, and extra academic guidance is used to help pupils make measurable progress in GCSE physics and chemistry. GOV.UK's DBS workforce guidance was updated on 20 January 2026 and remains the key eligibility guidance for enhanced checks in roles working with children.