Science Teacher
Posted 3 days ago by Tradewind Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Colchester, Essex
Summary: Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a passionate Science Teacher for a full-time position at a secondary school in Colchester, starting September 2026. The role involves teaching Science across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential for KS5, in a supportive environment committed to high-quality education. Candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status and a genuine passion for inspiring students in Science. This opportunity offers competitive daily rates and access to professional development resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Science across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with potential KS5 if suitable)
- Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Plan and assess learning to support strong student progress
- Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
- Work closely with a collaborative and supportive Science department
Key Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Experience teaching Science in a secondary school setting
- A genuine passion for inspiring young people in Science
- Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills
- An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Colchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Education
Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first.
Science Teacher - Colchester - Full Time
We are working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Colchester who are looking to appoint a passionate Science Teacher to join them from September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive department with strong leadership, well-behaved students, and a real commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
The Role:
- Teach Science across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with potential KS5 if suitable)
- Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Plan and assess learning to support strong student progress
- Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
- Work closely with a collaborative and supportive Science department
What We're Looking For:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Experience teaching Science in a secondary school setting
- A genuine passion for inspiring young people in Science
- Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills
- An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily rates
- A supportive and experienced agency team
- Access to well-run, welcoming school environments
- Full-time role starting September 2026
If you're a committed Science Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a positive and well-supported school, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Choose Us?
- As an award-winning employer, we are committed to putting candidates and staff first.
- We've partnered with The National College, an award-winning online CPD platform, to offer you a complimentary subscription to over 2,500 courses, webinars, and resources, helping you stay up-to-date with the latest statutory guidance, enhance your knowledge, and keep ahead of developments in pedagogy.
- Whether you're a teacher, support staff member, or school leader, The National College allows you to pursue professional development at your own pace and on your own schedule.
- We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.
- Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request)
- Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status
- Proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer