Science Teacher

GSL Education; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

GSL Education Kent is recruiting a Science Teacher to support a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells for Term 3. The role involves teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics, engaging pupils and maintaining a positive learning environment during the term.

The successful candidate will deliver science lessons, align with the school curriculum and help pupils progress while upholding safeguarding standards and DBS checks. The role is a temporary, full-time placement for Term 3.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Strong subject knowledge in Science across Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Experience teaching Science in a secondary school setting

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Science lessons to secondary pupils
• Follow school curriculum plans and support pupil progress
• Establish clear classroom expectations and manage behaviour
• Be available for Term 3 and ensure continuity of learning

Skills

QTS

Science knowledge

Engaging teaching

Job description

Science Teacher

Location: Tunbridge Wells
Salary Scale: £120 – £220 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: January 2027
End Date: April 2027 (Term 3), with dates to be confirmed
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time

Are you a Science Teacher ready to bring scientific concepts to life and inspire curiosity in the classroom?

About the role

GSL Education Kent are currently recruiting a Science Teacher to support a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells for Term 3. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate educator who can engage pupils with Biology, Chemistry and Physics, encourage scientific thinking and maintain a positive learning environment throughout the placement.

As a Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons that help pupils explore scientific concepts, develop practical understanding and build confidence in their learning. The placement is for Term 3, making it an excellent opportunity for a teacher seeking a defined teaching assignment during the spring term.

About the School

Our client school offers a supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to ask questions, think independently and develop their understanding across the curriculum. Staff promote positive classroom relationships and aim to make learning purposeful, accessible and engaging.

Science Teacher role

The successful Science Teacher will deliver Science lessons across the relevant secondary year groups, following the school's curriculum plans and supporting pupils to make progress during the term. You will establish clear classroom expectations, explain scientific ideas effectively and encourage pupils to participate actively in their learning.

We are looking for a Science Teacher who combines secure subject knowledge with an engaging teaching style and can adapt to the needs of different classes.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

• Have strong subject knowledge in Science, with the ability to teach the required specialisms and year groups

• Have experience teaching Science in a secondary school setting

• Deliver clear, engaging lessons that encourage scientific curiosity and understanding

• Maintain positive behaviour and create a purposeful classroom environment

• Be available to work throughout Term 3 and support continuity of learning

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts & Cs apply).

GSL Education is an ethical, inclusive, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Tunbridge Wells.

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