Teacher Of Science

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Science Teacher to start in January 2026 in Tonbridge. This full-time role involves planning and delivering lessons in Science, motivating students, and participating in extracurricular activities. Candidates must have QTS or equivalent, strong subject knowledge, and a commitment to professional development. Competitive salary offered: £32,916 - £51,047 depending on experience.

Benefits

Highest rate of pay

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible working options

Focus on employee well-being

Qualifications

• Able to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and growth.
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across all 3 disciplines of Science.
• Utilise various teaching strategies for different learning styles.
• Create a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching abilities

Strong subject knowledge

Behaviour management

Motivating students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of Science

Tradewind Recruitment are actively looking for committed and knowledgeable Qualified Science Teachers to teach in a range of secondary schools in the Tonbridge area. The roles are full time and will be to start in January 2026.

Location: Tonbridge
Start Date: January 2026 - July 2026
Hours: Full time
Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 depending on pay scale and experience

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.