Teacher of Science

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a well-regarded school in Northampton, where you can make a significant impact as a full-time Science teacher. This role is perfect for passionate educators eager to foster a community spirit and enhance student learning in a supportive environment. You will teach students aged 11-16, utilizing innovative teaching methods to inspire and motivate them to achieve their best. With access to excellent facilities, including a swimming pool and gym, this position offers a unique chance to grow professionally while contributing to the development of young minds. Join a school that values continuous improvement and community engagement, starting in September 2025.

Benefits

Access to onsite swimming pool

Access to gym facilities

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Science or related field.
• Ability to use varied teaching methods to enhance student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to students aged 11-16 at KS3 and GCSE levels.
• Utilize effective teaching methods to help students exceed target grades.

Skills

Effective teaching methods

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Science or related field

Job description

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Pay: Starting salary point on the MPS / UPS negotiable

Contract: Full time

Start: September 2025

Are you looking for an introduction to your next full-time role this academic year, within an exciting dynamic environment? This is your opportunity to join a fantastic Ofsted rating ‘Good’ school.

Located within a key area of Northampton, offering excellent public transport links, easily accessible from surrounding areas such as Milton Keynes, Wellingborough, Daventry with ample staff and teacher parking on site.

This school prides themselves on continuous growth and improvement seen across both students and staff, recognised for a community feel within the school. If you are someone who thrives off this community spirit, who holds a passion for developing pupils and educating science across KS3 and KS4, this role may be for you.

If so, please see the details below of a full-time Science teaching position that is set to commence in one of our Northampton based secondary schools in September 2025:

• Full-time Science teacher required to start September 2025
• Teaching students aged 11-16 at KS3 and GCSE level.
• Pay will be in line with the newly introduced Minimum and Upper pay scale.
• Smaller than average Secondary school based in Northampton.
• Enjoy access to onsite facilities such as swimming pool and gym.

It is essential that the incoming teacher is able to use effective and varied teaching methods in order to push their students to achieve excellent results at GCSE level, making it easier for them to regularly exceed their target grade.

To register your interest in this Science teaching position, please send an updated CV or call the Northampton branch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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