Science Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Science Teacher for a mixed secondary academy in Portsmouth, UK, starting in January 2026. The role offers the chance to deliver engaging science lessons and contribute to school initiatives until July 2026, with the potential to become permanent. Candidates are not only required to have appropriate teaching qualifications but may also include newly qualified teachers. Assistance provided for safeguarding checks.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications and training for teaching science.
• Newly qualified teachers are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Contribute to wider school initiatives and enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to innovate in teaching practice.
• Support student learning and pastoral care.

Job description

Role Overview

Science Teacher – Havant (Appointed January 2026). Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a mixed secondary academy looking for a science teacher to join the department.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward‑thinking and inclusive learning community that places strong emphasis on academic achievement and character development. The successful candidate will deliver engaging science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 with the potential to contribute to wider school initiatives and enrichment activities. The role lasts until July 2026, with a possibility of becoming permanent for the right teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Contribute to wider school initiatives and enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to innovate in teaching practice.
• Support student learning and pastoral care in a structured environment.

Qualifications & Experience

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Teaching Personnel is interested in newly qualified teachers as well as those with more experience.

Contract & Remuneration

Temporary position starting January 2026, ending July 2026. All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. A permanent opportunity may become available at a later date.

Safeguarding & Support

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all staff in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and may include an online search as part of our due‑diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all registered candidates free child protection and Prevent duty training. All candidates must have or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided.

Additional Information

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