Role: Teacher of Science
Location: Canterbury
Start Date: January 2026
Hours: Full time
Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 depending on pay scale and experience
Tradewind Recruitment are actively looking for committed and knowledgeable Qualified Science Teachers to teach in a range of secondary schools in the Canterbury area. The roles are full time and will be to start in January 2026.
Role:
1. Plan and deliver lessons across all 3 disciplines of Science to KS3 and KS4 students
2. Utilise a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
3. Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions
4. Attend departmental meetings and parents evenings when required
5. Actively participate in extracurricular activities and school events to enrich the educational experience
Requirements:
6. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
7. Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Biology
8. Ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential
9. Commitment to continuous professional development and growth
10. Excellent behaviour management skills
11. Experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students
12. Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
13. CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
14. Legal right to work in the UK
If you're looking for a new challenge to start the new year then apply today!
The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment:
15. Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
16. Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
17. Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
18. Your well-being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 5 years
19. We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer