Science Teacher

SCIENCE TEACHER – BOURNEMOUTH

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £31,650 – £49,084 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a number of highly regarded secondary schools across Bournemouth and the surrounding areas who are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated and inspiring Science Teachers to join their teams from September 2026.

These opportunities would suit an experienced Science Teacher looking for a new challenge, as well as an ECT looking to begin their teaching career within a supportive secondary school environment.

The Role

As a Science Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and challenging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students to develop their scientific knowledge, practical skills and understanding.

You will be expected to plan and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to a range of abilities, create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and support students in achieving their academic potential.

Depending on your specialism and experience, there may also be opportunities to teach Biology, Chemistry or Physics at GCSE level.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status or be working towards QTS as an ECT
• Have strong subject knowledge across Science
• Have experience teaching, or be confident teaching, KS3 and KS4
• Be able to plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Be committed to supporting students of all abilities
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about education
• Work effectively as part of a wider department and school community

The School

The schools Teaching Personnel are working with provide supportive and welcoming environments where staff are encouraged to develop professionally and students are placed at the heart of school life.

You will be joining a committed Science department with opportunities to work alongside experienced colleagues, share good practice and contribute to the continued development of the curriculum.

What Teaching Personnel can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to long-term, permanent and day-to-day teaching opportunities
• A dedicated specialist consultant who will support you throughout your placement
• Access to a wide range of secondary schools across Bournemouth and Dorset
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities
• Access to Teaching Personnel's candidate benefits and support
• Regular opportunities to secure interviews for suitable roles
• A straightforward registration process and ongoing support throughout your job search

If you are an enthusiastic Science Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Bournemouth, Teaching Personnel would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunities currently available.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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