Science Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a passionate Science Teacher for a secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. You will teach KS3 and KS4 Science with opportunities to cover KS5 for suitably experienced candidates.

We welcome specialists in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, with a focus on engaging practical work, strong classroom management and clear curriculum knowledge. QTS is preferred, and Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Science in a secondary school.
• Strong KS3/KS4 curriculum knowledge.
• Specialism in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
• QTS preferred; ECTs welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Opportunity to teach GCSE Science within your specialist discipline.
• Collaborate with the Science department to plan and share resources.
• Support pupils of varying abilities and promote practical learning.

Skills

KS3/KS4 Science teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Student motivation

Education

QTS preferred

Job description

Science Teacher - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Science Teacher opportunity in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Teach KS3 and KS4 Science with KS5 opportunities available.

Biology, Chemistry and Physics specialists welcomed.

ECTs encouraged to apply.

Science Teacher

Great science teaching encourages curiosity, develops practical skills and gives pupils confidence to question the world around them. A welcoming secondary school is seeking an enthusiastic classroom practitioner to join its established Science department for the 2026/27 academic year.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring pupils through practical investigation and effective subject knowledge. Applications are welcomed from specialists in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 available for those with the relevant experience.

The school has invested in well-equipped laboratories, experienced technical support and collaborative departmental planning. Staff work together to develop high-quality resources and share best practice, helping new members of the department settle quickly into school life.

What the role offers

• Teaching across KS3 and KS4.
• Opportunity to teach GCSE Science within your specialist discipline.
• Potential KS5 teaching for suitably experienced candidates.
• Access to practical laboratory facilities and specialist resources.
• Collaborative planning with an experienced Science department.
• Long-term positions with permanent opportunities available.

We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:

• Experience teaching Science within a secondary school.
• Strong curriculum knowledge across KS3 and KS4.
• A specialism in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to motivate pupils of all abilities.
• QTS is preferred.
• Applications from Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed.