Qualified Science Teacher
Teaching Personnel are the exclusive partner of a Secondary Academy seeking a Science Teacher to join them permanently from September 2025!
* Location: Bedford
* Start date: September 2025
* Contract: Full-time, Permanent role
* Pay: M1 - M6, UPS 1 -3
Are you looking to progress into your next challenge? Are you passionate about Science and inspiring students in this core subject? This would be a great challenge part of a small Trust where you would be valued!
This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Science to join a large Secondary School in Bedford as they grow their Science Department. They have an excellent reputation in Bedfordshire for their outstanding outcomes for their pupils, especially in KS5. The modern facilities and investment they put into staff training is second to none.
As a Science Teacher, your timetable will be predominantly teaching GCSE Science to Key Stage 3 and Key stage 4. If you are able to specialise to teach A level Chemistry, Biology or Physics this is advantageous. You will have full teaching responsibilities and inspire students to achieve excellence to the AQA specification for GCSE.
Could this be you? Do you demonstrate:
- Passion for teaching Science
- PGCE Qualification specialising in Science or related-subject
- Excellent knowledge of GCSE Science is essential
- Excellent understanding of teaching Secondary age pupils
- A 'can do' and positive attitude to inspire pupils
- An ability to motivate and inspire, whilst using your own initiative
- Willingness to learn and support others
- Patient and friendly attitude
- High levels of resilience and emotional intelligence.
About the School:
This is a large Secondary Academy well-established in the Bedfordshire area and reputable among parents and locals. The latest Ofsted has Outstanding outcomes to 1500 pupils Sixth Form. The school is positioned in a rural Bedfordshire area and best reached by car. The commute is doable for Teachers living in Bedford, Luton or Milton Keynes. The schools latest Ofsted report is Good (2024), noting that "Students enjoy studying here and treat each other and staff with high levels of dignity and respect. Students appreciate the way that staff recognise their maturity."
Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:
✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
✓ Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isnt the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme
Like the sound of this role?
We look forward to your application!
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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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