Science Teacher

Science Teacher – Poole – September 2025 Start
Inspire curiosity. Ignite passion. Shape the future.

Are you an enthusiastic and driven Science Teacher ready to spark excitement and discovery in the classroom? Teaching Personnel is proud to partner with a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Poole, seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join their team from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach Key Stages 3–5, helping students explore biology, chemistry, and/or physics through engaging and innovative lessons. Whether you’re early in your career or looking for your next long-term role, we want to hear from you!

The Role

• Deliver a high-quality science curriculum to students across KS3–KS5

• Encourage critical thinking, experimentation, and scientific enquiry

• Adapt teaching to suit varied learning styles and abilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment

• Monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback to support student achievement

Contract Details

• Location: Poole, Dorset

• Position: Teacher of Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)

• Start Date: September 2025

• Contract Type: Temp-to-perm

• Duration: Full academic year, with potential for permanent placement

• Working Hours: 8:20am – 4:00pm (subject to school schedule)

• Pay Rate: Competitive

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised in the UK

• A degree in a science-related subject

• Experience teaching science in UK secondary schools

• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (we can provide this if required)

• Strong communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills

To be eligible through Teaching Personnel, you must:

• Have the right to work in the UK

• Hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS on the Update Service

• Provide two recent, child-related references from the past two years

What Teaching Personnel Offers You

• Access to a dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

• FREE access to accredited CPD including safeguarding, behaviour management & subject-specific training

• Opportunities for long-term, temp-to-perm or permanent placements

• A supportive community of educators and development resources

Ready to take the next step in your teaching career?
Apply now with your updated CV and start your journey with Teaching Personnel in September 2025. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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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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