Unqualified Science Teacher

Unqualified Science Teacher - Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent Preferred | Fixed-Term or Long-Term Supply Considered
Salary: £100-£160 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about Science and looking to take the next step into a classroom-based career in education? Do you have the confidence to engage young people and support learning in a secondary school environment?

We are working in partnership with a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Northampton that is seeking an Unqualified Science Teacher to join their team from September 2026. The school is ideally looking to appoint on a permanent basis, although fixed-term and long-term supply arrangements will also be considered for the right candidate.

This role is ideal for a Science graduate, Cover Supervisor, Instructor, Tutor, or aspiring teacher who is looking to gain valuable classroom experience while developing the skills needed to progress into qualified teaching.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 using departmental resources
• Support learning across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of mixed-ability learners
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and achievement
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback where appropriate
• Work closely with the Science department to support effective curriculum delivery
• Contribute to wider school life and engage in ongoing training and development

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong subject knowledge in Science, ideally supported by a Science-related degree or qualification
• Experience working with young people in a school, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or youth work setting
• Confident in leading a classroom and managing groups of students
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for education and helping young people succeed
• Ambitious and keen to progress towards teacher training or gaining QTS

What the School Offers

• A full-time role within a welcoming secondary school in Northampton
• Permanent appointment preferred, with fixed-term and long-term supply options available
• Competitive daily pay rate (£100-£160, dependent on experience)
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and experienced Science department
• Clear progression routes into teacher training and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

If you are looking to build your classroom experience and make a real difference to students' learning, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply today to be considered for this Unqualified Science Teacher role in Northampton starting September 2026.