Science Teacher - Small School, Big Heart

Protocol Education Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A small but dynamic school in Chesterfield is seeking a qualified Science Teacher for a one-year contract starting in September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team focused on professional growth and student engagement within an encouraging environment. The position offers a chance to work closely with dedicated staff and fantastic students, reinforcing a collaborative school culture.

Benefits

FREE access to CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Qualified Science Teacher (QTS/QTLS) who can teach KS3 and ideally KS4.
• Can create a learning buzz and build strong relationships.
• Values teamwork and continuous growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 and ideally KS4 Science.
• Create engaging learning environments.
• Foster student relationships and participation.

Skills

Teamwork

Relationship Building

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Chesterfield | Full-time | 1-Year Contract | September 2025 Start

Looking for your next teaching role where curiosity is championed and support is second nature?

This small but mighty Chesterfield school is on the lookout for a brilliant Science Teacher to join their team on a one-year contract starting this September. With fantastic pupils, a friendly staff, and real progression opportunities, this isn’t just a stopgap—it’s a stepping stone.

Why this school?

• Amazing students who make it all worthwhile

• An ambitious and incredibly supportive staff body

• Loads of CPD and career growth through the Embark Federation

• Strong guidance from a highly engaged central team

• A genuinely warm, collaborative environment where your ideas matter

What they’re looking for:

• A qualified Science Teacher (QTS/QTLS) who can teach KS3 and ideally KS4

• Someone who can create a learning buzz and build strong relationships

• A teacher who values teamwork and continuous growth

What you’ll get:

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella nonsense)

• FREE access to our CPD Academy (including Thrive training—great for boosting your toolkit!)

• A dedicated consultant who really gets to know you

• A foot in the door with a standout school that invests in its people

“It’s the kind of school where staff room laughs meet serious ambition—and where students genuinely love to learn.”

Apply today and let’s chat about making this role yours.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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