Science Teacher

Job Location: Basildon
School Setting: Secondary School
Contract Type: Permanent

REF: SENDIRECT/191683

Rate: £31,650 – £43,607 per annum
Hours: Full time
Start Date: September 2025

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Science Teacher ready to spark curiosity and make learning come alive? A thriving secondary school in Basildon is looking for a dynamic educator to join their science department from September 2025. This full-time, permanent role is perfect for Early Career Teachers as well as more experienced professionals seeking a fresh opportunity in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The school boasts excellent facilities, a well-resourced department, and a team culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and high standards. You’ll be delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4, promoting scientific enquiry, practical experimentation, and critical thinking.

With a competitive salary, strong CPD pathways, and a welcoming leadership team, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a school that values both its students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan, assess, and differentiate learning to meet a range of needs.
• Inspire students to think critically, ask questions, and explore the world around them.
• Participate in curriculum development and science-based enrichment.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and take part in whole-school initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• QTS and a degree in a science-related subject (essential).
• Open to Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• A passion for science and a desire to make it exciting and accessible.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student well-being.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.

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