Science Specialists in Kent

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Long-term / short-term placements

Free CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated Science Specialists to support Science lessons in secondary schools across Kent. You will deliver lessons, provide targeted academic support, and help raise attainment among students.

This role offers flexible working, long-term and daily supply placements, and opportunities for career progression through CPD and potential teacher training pathways.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Science and ability to tutor across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Experience tutoring, mentoring, or working in a school environment.
• Previous experience in schools, colleges, tuition centres, or youth settings.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Lead small-group and one-to-one intervention sessions.
• Help students improve confidence, understanding and attainment in Science.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and practical activities where appropriate.
• Provide targeted support for students preparing for GCSE examinations.
• Encourage student engagement and curiosity in the Sciences.
• Work across multiple secondary schools throughout Kent.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Education

Relevant science qualification

Job description

Flexible Daily Supply & Long-Term Positions

Are you passionate about Science and confident in supporting young people to develop their understanding across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking dedicated Science Specialists to work within secondary schools across Kent, helping to deliver Science lessons and provide targeted academic support to students.

This role is ideal for individuals with a strong Science background who have experience tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or working within a school environment and are keen to make a positive impact on student attainment and engagement.

As a Science Specialist, you will work alongside teaching staff to support the delivery of Science lessons, providing additional guidance and intervention to students who require extra support.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the delivery of Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Leading small-group and one-to-one intervention sessions.
• Helping students improve their confidence, understanding, and attainment in Science.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and practical activities where appropriate.
• Providing targeted support for students preparing for GCSE examinations.
• Encouraging student engagement and promoting curiosity within the Sciences.
• Working across a range of secondary schools throughout Kent.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have strong knowledge and understanding of Science, ideally with a specialism in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Have experience tutoring Science or supporting learners in an educational setting.
• Have previous experience working in schools, colleges, tuition centres, or youth settings.
• Are confident leading small groups and supporting classroom learning.
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Are enthusiastic about improving outcomes for young people.
• Are adaptable and happy to work across multiple schools throughout Kent.

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Long-term, short-term, and daily supply placements available.
• Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience.
• Free and discounted CPD courses through Teaching Personnel.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Potential pathways into teacher training and permanent school positions.

• Strong Science knowledge, ideally supported by relevant qualifications.
• Previous tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or school-based experience.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide references covering the last two years.
• A passion for education and helping students reach their full potential.

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel works with a wide range of secondary schools across Kent. Whether you're an experienced Science Tutor, Graduate, Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Laboratory Technician, or aspiring teacher, this role provides an excellent opportunity to utilise your scientific expertise while making a genuine difference to students' educational journeys.

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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.
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