Science Teacher

Teaching Personnel are seeking to recruit  Science Teachers for a secondary school in Northamptonshire!  

Teacher of Science – Full Time or Part Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + £2,000 Recruitment Bonus
Start Date: September 2025

Job Overview:
Teaching Personnel is working on behalf of a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school in Northamptonshire to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Teacher of Science to join their dedicated and high-achieving Science department from September 2025. This position is available on a full-time or part-time basis, and a £2,000 recruitment bonus is available for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a department that consistently delivers excellent outcomes and plays a central role in the school’s continued academic success. A specialism in Chemistry is desirable, but applications from teachers with any Science specialism will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality Science teaching across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
• Contribute to ongoing curriculum development to keep learning innovative and challenging
• Inspire students to think critically and develop a lifelong interest in the world of science
• Create a supportive and engaging classroom environment, focused on progress and achievement
• Collaborate with a committed and experienced team to share best practice and resources
• Actively participate in professional development and faculty-wide CPD programmes

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A specialism in Chemistry (preferred) or another Science discipline
• Experience teaching Science at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• A passion for Science education and evidence-based teaching
• Excellent subject knowledge and classroom management skills
• A collaborative, positive, and proactive approach to teaching

Why Join This School?

• Consistently high-performing Science department with GCSE and A-Level results above the national average
• High student engagement in Triple Science and post-16 Science subjects
• Supportive leadership and a collegiate faculty environment
• Clear focus on reducing workload and prioritising staff wellbeing
• Opportunities for ongoing professional learning, career progression, and cross-school collaboration through the wider trust
• Join a school on an exciting journey from ‘Good’ to ‘Great’, with a firm belief in student voice, enrichment, and preparing learners for the wider world

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an ECT with a passion for Science and innovative teaching, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that is making a genuine impact.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
✓ Temp to perm option - flexible contract to assess if the role is really for you
✓ Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isn’t the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme

Like the sound of this role?

We look forward to your application!

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