Job Description

Role: Teacher of Science

Location: Ashford

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 Ashford area. The roles are full time and will be to start in January 2026.

Role:

  • Plan and deliver lessons across all 3 disciplines of Science to KS3 and KS4 students
  • Utilise a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions
  • Attend departmental meetings and parents evenings when required
  • Actively participate in extracurricular activities and school events to enrich the educational experience

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
  • Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Biology
  • Ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and growth
  • Excellent behaviour management skills
  • Experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students
  • Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
  • 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:

  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
  • 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
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer