Job Description

Science Teacher - Kettering

📍 Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
📅 Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible
🕒 Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
💷 Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a fully qualified and enthusiastic Science Teacher for a vibrant and supportive secondary school in Kettering. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed department where your passion for science can truly make an impact.

The Role:

  • Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)

  • Teach across all three sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) or specialise in your subject area

  • Monitor and assess student progress to promote high achievement

  • Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

  • Contribute to the department's planning and wider school initiatives

Ideal Candidate:

  • Holds QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or an equivalent UK teaching qualification

  • Experience teaching Science in UK secondary schools

  • Strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring young minds

  • Effective classroom management and communication skills

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • Exclusive access to The National College, offering over 2,500 CPD-certified courses

  • Ongoing support from your own experienced and dedicated consultant

  • Competitive rates of pay and flexible working arrangements

  • Clear pathways to long-term or permanent positions

About the School:

Located in Kettering, this well-established school boasts a positive learning culture, excellent leadership, and strong behaviour systems. You'll be joining a committed and forward-thinking Science department with great resources and a supportive SLT.

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