Science Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a committed and knowledgeable Teacher of Science to join secondary schools in Canterbury. This full-time position starts in January 2026 and requires Qualified Teacher Status. Key responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons across Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, while fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Exceptional benefits and support for continuous professional development are offered.

Benefits

Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses

Tailored working arrangements

Exceptional service to candidates

Proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students is essential.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and growth.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across all 3 disciplines of Science to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Attend departmental meetings and parents evenings when required.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Biology

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Excellent behaviour management skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Role: Teacher of Science

Location: Canterbury

Start Date: January 2026

Hours: Full time

Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 depending on pay scale and experience

Tradewind Recruitment are actively looking for committed and knowledgeable Qualified Science Teachers to teach in a range of secondary schools in the Canterbury area. The roles are full time and will be to start in January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across all 3 disciplines of Science to KS3 and KS4 students
• Utilise a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions
• Attend departmental meetings and parents evenings when required
• Actively participate in extracurricular activities and school events to enrich the educational experience

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Biology
• Ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential
• Commitment to continuous professional development and growth
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your well-being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 5 years
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

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