Teacher of Science

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking committed and knowledgeable Qualified Science Teachers to teach in various secondary schools in Tonbridge. The role is full-time starting in January 2026, offering a salary between £32,916 and £51,047. Applicants must have QTS and be ready for a rewarding teaching opportunity with continuous professional development support.

Benefits

Access to 2,500+ CPD courses

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 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.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Actively participate in extracurricular activities and school events.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Biology

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Commitment to continuous professional development

Experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are actively looking for committed and knowledgeable Qualified Science Teachers to teach in a range of secondary schools in the Tonbridge area.

Salary: 32,916 - 51,047 depending on pay scale and experience

Roles are full time and will be to start in January 2026.

Role 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

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
• 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!

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment:

• 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

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.