Science Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher for a vibrant mainstream secondary school in Basildon, Essex. The successful candidate will create engaging lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The school offers great support for ECTs, professional development pathways, and an inclusive culture focused on teamwork and shared success. Start date is September 2025, and the contract is permanent.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art science labs

Free on-site parking

Strong mentorship programme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Ability to teach Key Stage 3 and 4, with potential for KS5.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support pupil engagement and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across multiple science subjects.
• Create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide targeted feedback.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum collaboration

Science subject knowledge

Tools

State-of-the-art science labs

Job description

Job Title: Science Teacher - Open to ECTs and Experienced Educators
Setting: Mainstream Secondary School
Location: Basildon, Essex
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Rate of Pay: MPS/UPS (Paid to scale)

Excellent transport connections & on-site parking available

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a vibrant and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Basildon, Essex, currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join their team from September 2025.

This forward-thinking school is part of a successful trust that places a strong emphasis on professional development, staff wellbeing, and career progression. The science department is well-resourced and thrives on delivering high-impact lessons that spark curiosity and develop scientific reasoning.

Key Responsibilities for the Science Teacher in Basildon:

• Deliver engaging lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

• Teach Key Stage 3 and 4, with potential to teach KS5 depending on experience and preference

• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

• Differentiate instruction to support a range of learning styles and abilities

• Monitor progress and provide targeted feedback to support pupil achievement

• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery and consistency

• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and wider school initiatives

What the School Offers:

• Access to state-of-the-art science labs and digital resources

• Free on-site parking and great transport links (road, rail & bus)

• A strong mentorship programme for ECTs and clear CPD pathways for all staff

• An inclusive and supportive leadership team

• A school culture built around teamwork, shared success, and professional respect

• Opportunities to work closely with other schools within a collaborative multi-academy trust

How to Apply:
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