Secondary Science Teacher

Poorna Learning Centre | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Full-time/Part-time, On-site

About Poorna Learning Centre

Poorna Learning Centre is an alternative school near Bagalur Cross, North Bengaluru, committed to nurturing curious, independent and responsible learners. Our learner-centred approach integrates academic learning with creativity, hands-on exploration and social-emotional development. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to learn, question, experiment and grow. We welcome educators who are passionate about meaningful learning and enjoy working collaboratively in a close-knit school community.

About the Role

We are looking for a Secondary Science Teacher with a strong grounding in science, particularly physics and chemistry, and a passion for making learning engaging and relevant. The role involves planning and teaching science lessons, facilitating experiments and hands-on activities, assessing student learning, and providing constructive feedback. You will adapt your teaching to diverse learning needs, collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, and contribute to the wider life of the school. At Poorna, teaching goes beyond textbooks and prescribed syllabi. We value educators who encourage curiosity, connect concepts to everyday life, and are keen to develop curriculum collaboratively. You will have the opportunity to experiment with teaching approaches, learn alongside colleagues, and help students develop conceptual understanding, critical thinking and a spirit of inquiry.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching science lessons.
• Facilitating experiments and hands-on activities.
• Assessing student learning.
• Providing constructive feedback.
• Adapting teaching to diverse learning needs.
• Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school.
• Encouraging curiosity.
• Connecting concepts to everyday life.
• Developing curriculum collaboratively.
• Experimenting with teaching approaches.
• Learning alongside colleagues.
• Helping students develop conceptual understanding.
• Helping students develop critical thinking.
• Helping students develop a spirit of inquiry.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A strong subject foundation in science, particularly physics and chemistry.
• A degree in Science, Education or a related field; a teaching qualification is preferred.
• Experience teaching secondary-level learners.
• The ability to design engaging lessons, practical activities and meaningful assessments.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, including working with students, families and colleagues.
• A commitment to inclusive, learner-centred education and the holistic development of children.
• Good organisational skills.
• The ability to create a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment.
• Familiarity with Indian school curricula would be an advantage.
• Experience in alternative or progressive education settings would be an advantage.