Primary Teacher

Science Teacher – Full-Time Cover Role

Location: Dorchester
Contract: 5 days per week
Start Date: After Easter
Duration: Until the end of the academic year (with potential to continue in September)
Pay: Paid to scale

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working with a welcoming middle school in Dorchester to recruit a dedicated and adaptable Science Teacher for a full-time position starting after Easter.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term role through to the end of the academic year — with the exciting possibility of continuing into September.

The Role

This is a varied and engaging position across the school week:

Afternoons: Primarily Science cover (work fully provided)
One afternoon Art lesson (also fully planned and resourced)
Mornings: A mix of general supply cover across the school

With planning provided, this role is perfect for a confident classroom practitioner who enjoys delivering engaging lessons without the added pressure of full planning responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
• Confident delivering Science lessons
• Adaptable and comfortable with general supply in the mornings
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Positive, flexible and reliable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred (or willing to apply through Teaching Personnel)

Why This Role?

✨ Full-time, consistent work until the end of the academic year
✨ Planning provided – focus on teaching and engagement
✨ Supportive and friendly school environment
✨ Opportunity to continue into September
✨ Paid to scale

If you are a passionate Science Teacher looking for a long-term opportunity in Dorchester starting after Easter, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and we can arrange a trial day or interview at the school.

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