Science Teacher

TeacherActive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Science teacher to join an Alternative provision in Chesterfield starting Easter 2026. The role entails teaching Science to KS3 and Biology to KS4 pupils, in small classes with approximately 10 pupils. Applicants must have UK QTS, a passion for teaching disaffected pupils, and a full UK driver’s license. In return, the agency offers a competitive salary and ample preparation time, along with support from a dedicated consultant.

Benefits

Great rate of pay

Sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons

High level of support from senior staff

Opportunity to make a genuine difference

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils.
• Passion for working with pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
• Full and clean UK drivers license and access to a car with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Teach science to KS3 pupils and Biology to KS4 pupils.
• Provide creative lessons following the National Curriculum.
• Manage small class sizes effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of working with disaffected pupils

Classroom management

Positive approach to teaching

Relationship building with staff and pupils

Ability to follow the National Curriculum

Education

UK QTS preferred

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Alternative provision in Chesterfield who are looking to secure a Science teacher to start at Easter 2026.

This is a full time, temp to perm role.

The role will include teaching science to pupils in KS3 and Biology to pupils in KS4 and class sizes are small with around 10 pupils.

Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An passion for working with pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding role.

A full and clean UK drivers licence and access to a car, is required with business insurance.

The ideal Food technology teacher will have:

• UK QTS preferred
• The ability to follow the National Curriculum and provide creative lessons
• Positive approach to teaching
• The ability to build good relationships with the staff and pupils
• Fantastic classroom management

In return you will recieve:

• A great rate of pay
• Sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons
• A high level of support provided by your dedicated consultant
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click apply now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.