Teacher Of Science

Choice Teachers; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting a Teacher of Science for a vibrant secondary school in Dunstable, starting after October half-term. The post is full-time, long-term/permanent, with a salary on the Main Pay Scale (£31,650 - £43,607 per annum with Bedfordshire weighting).

You will teach Science across KS3/KS4, with optional A-Level responsibilities depending on experience, and will plan engaging lessons that build scientific enquiry and practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Combined and Triple Science across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
• Deliver A-Level Science teaching within your specialism (optional, depending on experience)
• Plan and deliver engaging, practical, and well‑structured lessons that develop pupils' scientific enquiry and problem‑solving skills
• Adapt teaching strategies to ensure all pupils—including those with SEND or EAL—are supported and challenged effectively
• Prepare Key Stage 4 pupils thoroughly for GCSE examinations and practical assessments
• Maintain a calm, positive, and high‑expectation classroom environment built on mutual respect and active participation
• Work collaboratively with departmental colleagues and lab technicians to continuously develop the science curriculum

Job description

Teacher of Science

Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Start Date: After October Half Term

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term / Permanent

Salary: £31,650 - £43,607 per annum (Main Pay Scale, Fringe / Bedfordshire weighting)

Subject Focus: Science (KS3 & KS4 / GCSE Combined & Triple Science, KS5 optional)

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking secondary school based in Dunstable, starting after the October half-term break.

Grounded in core values of CARE (Co-operation, Aspiration, Respect, and Endeavour), the school is dedicated to nurturing curiosity and equipping students with the scientific knowledge, reasoning, and practical skills needed for life in an increasingly technological world.

Supported by well‑resourced laboratories and a collaborative science department, this is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire students across key stages to question, investigate, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Combined and Triple Science across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).

• Deliver A-Level Science teaching within your specialism (optional, depending on experience).

• Plan and deliver engaging, practical, and well‑structured lessons that develop pupils' scientific enquiry and problem‑solving skills.

• Adapt teaching strategies to ensure all pupils—including those with SEND or EAL—are supported and challenged effectively.

• Prepare Key Stage 4 pupils thoroughly for GCSE examinations and practical assessments.

• Maintain a calm, positive, and high‑expectation classroom environment built on mutual respect and active participation.

• Work collaboratively with departmental colleagues and lab technicians to continuously develop the science curriculum.

Commutable From:

Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Houghton Regis, Bedford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Harpenden, Milton Keynes, F