Science Teacher

Connex Education Partnership; Town of Chesterfield (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD access

Funded training and conversion courses

Wellbeing support

Dedicated local education consultant

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Chesterfield is seeking a Science Teacher for a full-time, long-term role starting October 2026. You will deliver Science across the timetable in a supportive department within a well-established secondary school.

The role offers 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You will be paid to scale from day one, with ongoing professional development and support.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Recent experience teaching Science in a UK secondary school.
• Strong subject knowledge across the Science curriculum.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willing to obtain.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare engaging Science lessons in line with curriculum expectations.
• Deliver a full Science teaching timetable to secondary pupils.
• Assess, mark, and provide feedback on pupils’ work.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching to support achievement.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Attend departmental and school meetings as required.
• Contribute to the wider life of the Science department and school.

Skills

Teaching

Science specialist

Behaviour management

DBS Update Service

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Science Teacher

Location: Chesterfield | Pay: £844 – £1162 per week | Contract: Full-time, long-term

Connex Education is working in partnership with a well-established secondary school to recruit a Science Teacher for a full-time, long-term role in Chesterfield from October 2026. This is a strong opportunity to join a supportive Science department, take on a full teaching timetable, and be paid to scale from day one.

Connex Education Offers

• £844 – £1162 per week, paid to scale from day one on long-term assignments.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
• Free access to accredited CPD through Academize.
• Career development opportunities through funded training and conversion courses.
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for current classroom environments.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local education consultant.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, long-term Science teaching position starting October 2026.
• 32.5 hours per week, term time only.
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
• A supportive secondary school environment with an established Science department.

About the Role / Setting

The successful teacher will take on the full responsibilities of a classroom teacher within a Chesterfield secondary school. You will deliver Science across the timetable, support pupil progress, and contribute positively to the department and wider school community. The school is looking for a committed teacher with strong subject knowledge and confident classroom practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare engaging Science lessons in line with curriculum expectations.
• Deliver a full Science teaching timetable to secondary pupils.
• Assess, mark, and provide feedback on pupils’ work.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching to support achievement.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Attend departmental and school meetings as required.
• Contribute to the wider life of the Science department and school.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Recent experience teaching Science as a classroom teacher within a UK secondary school.
• Secure subject knowledge across the Science curriculum.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A commitment to supporting pupil progress, achievement, and wellbeing.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• The Right to Work in the UK.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.