Teacher Of Science

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Science Teacher for a full-time role in Maidstone, starting January 2026. The position involves teaching across all Science disciplines to KS3 and KS4 students. Ideal candidates will have QTS and strong subject knowledge. Benefits include competitive pay, professional development support, and a focus on well-being.

Benefits

Access to over 2,500 CPD courses

Personalized work schedule

Focus on employee well-being

Qualifications

• Commitment to continuous professional development and growth.
• Experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across all 3 disciplines of Science.
• Utilise a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Biology

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Excellent behaviour management skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of Science
Location: Maidstone
Start Date: January 2026 - July 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 Maidstone area. The roles are full time and will 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

If you're looking for a new challenge to start the new year then apply today!

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