Teacher Of Science

Tradewind Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A national education recruiting agency is seeking a committed Teacher of Science for full-time roles in secondary schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells, starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and have expertise in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Responsibilities include lesson planning, creating inclusive learning environments, and participating in school events. Competitive salary ranges from £32,916 to £51,047 depending on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to CPD courses and webinars

Flexible working arrangements

Recognized as a top employer for 5 years

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 is essential.
• Strong subject knowledge in all three science disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Science lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and school events.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Biology

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Excellent behaviour management skills

Experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students

Job description

Role: Teacher of Science

Location: Tunbridge Wells

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 Tunbridge Wells 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

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