Teacher Of Science

Tradewind Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Science Teacher for a full-time role starting in January 2026 in Ashford. The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, with a commitment to helping students reach their full potential. Responsibilities include planning lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and participating in school events. Competitive salary ranges from £32,916 to £51,047 based on experience.

Benefits

Highest rate of pay

Access to over 2,500 CPD courses

Flexible working options

Well-being support

Equal Opportunities Employer

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and growth.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across all 3 disciplines of Science to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Utilise a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Attend departmental meetings and parents evenings when required.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and school events.

Job description

Overview

Role: Teacher of Science
Location: Ashford
Start Date: January 2026
Hours: Full time
Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 depending on pay scale and experience

Tradewind Recruitment are actively looking for committed and knowledgeable Qualified Science Teachers to teach in a range of secondary schools in the Ashford area. The roles are full time and will be to start in January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across all 3 disciplines of Science to KS3 and KS4 students
• Utilise a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions
• Attend departmental meetings and parents evenings when required
• Actively participate in extracurricular activities and school events to enrich the educational experience

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Biology
• Ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential
• Commitment to continuous professional development and growth
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your well-being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 5 years
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer