Science Supply Teachers in Oldham and Rochdale

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay options (include or bank)

Direct employment opportunities

Access to CPD and training

Onsite payroll team

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking qualified Science supply teachers for Oldham and Rochdale, with roles spanning short-term and long-term placements from September 2026. Enjoy flexible shifts across Chemistry, Biology or Physics, with local schools and straightforward hours.

You’ll benefit from competitive pay, no planning or marking, and the potential for direct employment. Our onsite payroll team supports your pay, and CPD access helps you grow as a scientist and educator.

Qualifications

• QTS Status or QTLS (Qualified Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills)
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (we can assist with this)
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• A full CV with employment and education history (including explanations for any gaps)
• Legal right to work full-time in the UK with no restrictions

Skills

QTS/QTLS status

Education

Enhanced DBS disclosure

Job description

Science Supply Teachers in Oldham and Rochdale - Join Tradewind Recruitment!

Are you a qualified Science teacher living in Oldham or Rochdale with a flair for Chemistry, Biology, or Physics? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for flexible, enthusiastic QTS Science supply teachers for short-term and long-term placements from September 2026. Whether you're an atom in the vast universe of education or looking to experiment with a new role, we've got opportunities that will keep you charged up and ready to go!

The Benefits of Flexible Supply Teaching with Tradewind:

Competitive Pay Rates - We offer top rates of pay because we believe your knowledge is reacting with great value. You bring the science, we bring the rewards!

Ideal for a Flexible Lifestyle - Supply teaching is the perfect solution for teachers who want flexibility. You can titrate your workload by choosing shifts that suit your schedule, whether full-time or part-time.

Regular Local Work - We work with a range of academies and colleges in Rochdale and Oldham - if you are a scientist in Shaw, a chemist in Chadderton, a physicist in Falinge or a Biologist in Balderstone - no need for a long commute to get to the experiment!

No Planning or Marking - Get your reaction to teaching without the stress of lesson planning or marking. Focus on engaging students in hands-on learning while leaving the extra workload behind.

No Work to Take Home - Keep your evenings free of schoolwork. Everything stays within school hours, leaving you to relax and recharge when you're not teaching.

Holiday Pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank it to claim during the school holidays. You'll always have the option to pause and recharge!

Opportunities for Direct Employment - Many of our supply roles lead to direct employment, so your experiment with supply teaching could lead to a permanent job.

Internal Payroll Team - Our payroll team is onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave your service or pay to chance. It's all in our hands for a reaction you can trust

Access to CPD - We offer over 2,500 free training courses through our partnership with The National College, so you can accelerate your career and keep your skills sharp - always evolving like a true scientist!

Easy Timesheet Management - Our user-friendly online portal makes it simple to track your hours and manage your availability. No need for complicated calculations - we keep things elementary.

What We're Looking For:

• QTS Status or QTLS (Qualified Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills)
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (we can assist with this
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• A full CV with employment and education history (including explanations for any gaps)
• Legal right to work full-time in the UK with no restrictions

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