Science teacher (QTS)

Randstad UK; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Love2shop voucher £300

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a qualified Science Teacher for a full-time, 3-month PPA cover contract at a secondary school in Reading. The role runs January 2027 to end March 2027, covering KS3 and KS4 with full planning, preparation and assessment responsibilities.

You will deliver biology, chemistry and physics lessons, manage lab safety, and collaborate with colleagues to track attainment. QTS/QTLS and UK right to work are essential; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
• Enhanced DBS check (or readiness to obtain via Randstad).
• Right to Work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Prepare lab activities and ensure COSHH-compliant safety.
• Mark, track attainment and adapt resources to support learners.

Skills

Planning

Assessment

Classroom management

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Ask yourself these three questions...

• Are you a qualified Science Teacher seeking a well-defined 3-month contract to kick off the spring term?

• Do you excel at designing, planning, and assessing dynamic biology, chemistry, and physics lessons across KS3 and KS4?

• Are you looking for a full-time PPA cover role in Reading where you can take full charge of planning and assessment?

Science Teacher (PPA Cover - Full Planning & Assessment)

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Start Date: January 2027 - End of March 2027 (Spring Term Contract)

Contract: Full-Time, Short-Term Contract (3 Months)

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (Pay to scale)

Requirements: Mandatory UK QTS/QTLS & Full UK Right to Work (Strictly No Visa Sponsorship)

Are you a dynamic Science Teacher looking for a structured, full-time spring term position?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a qualified Science Teacher for a full-time, 3-month PPA cover contract at a welcoming secondary school in Reading. Running from January 2027 through to the end of March 2027, this role involves covering timetable gaps across Key Stages 3 and 4, taking full responsibility for the essential Planning, Preparation, and Assessment (PPA) required to keep students progressing smoothly through the term.

As a Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons across KS3 and KS4, utilizing your allotted PPA time to craft tailored resources, mark student work, and track attainment across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Planning, Preparation & Assessment: As a dedicated Science Teacher, you will take full charge of planning engaging lessons, preparing lab practicals, and assessing student work across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE).

• Deliver High-Impact Science Lessons: Teach dynamic sessions across all three core sciences, adapting your approach to stretch higher achievers and support students needing foundational reinforcement.

• Practical Laboratory Safety: Direct safe practical experiments and theoretical tasks in accordance with school safety protocols and standard COSHH regulations.

• Classroom & Behaviour Management: Maintain positive classroom standards, foster a respectful learning dynamic, and ensure students remain focused and on-task.

• Departmental Collaboration: Work alongside secondary science colleagues and laboratory technicians to share resources, align assessment criteria, and track student outcomes throughout the spring term.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for an adaptable, articulate Science Teacher with strong subject knowledge who can hit the ground running in January.

• Mandatory Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

• Mandatory Right to Work in the UK - Please note that the school is strictly unable to offer visa sponsorship; applicants must already hold unrestricted UK working rights.

• Proven track record of planning, teaching, and assessing Science across KS3 and KS4 within a UK secondary school environment.

• Strong classroom presence, active assessment skills, and subject confidence across biology, chemistry, and physics.

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).

What We Offer

• Competitive Daily Rates: £150 to £260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

• Structured Spring Term Role: Enjoy a clear, well-defined 3-month contract (Jan-March 2027) with dedicated PPA time built into your timetable.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).