Science Teacher

Science Teacher – Bodmin

Bodmin, Cornwall | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Full-Time | January Start | Paid to Scale

Employer: Long-term Teachers
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall
Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Paid to Scale (M1–M6)
Experience Required: Previous experience teaching Science or working within a secondary school setting
Desirable Experience: Science specialism, secondary school teaching experience and strong classroom management skills

Long-term Teachers are working with a welcoming secondary school in Bodmin to recruit a Science Teacher for a full-time position starting in January. This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the potential for a permanent position within the school for the right candidate.

The school is ideally looking for a Science specialist, although they are also open to teachers with strong subject knowledge and relevant teaching experience who can confidently deliver engaging lessons across the secondary age range.

The Role

• Teach Science across the secondary age range.
• Deliver engaging lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, where appropriate.
• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that support student progress.
• Develop students' scientific knowledge, understanding and practical skills.
• Assess and monitor student progress.
• Contribute positively to the wider Science department.
• Build strong relationships with students and maintain high expectations.

We're Looking For

• A Science specialist, ideally.
• Strong Science teaching experience within a secondary setting.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience.
• Good subject knowledge across the Science curriculum.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A passion for Science and helping students achieve their potential.
• The ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

The Role Offers

• Full-time teaching position
• January 2027 start
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Potential for a permanent position
• Paid to scale (M1–M6)
• A supportive secondary school environment.
• The opportunity to join an established Science department.

If you're a Science teacher looking for your next opportunity in the Bodmin area, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with Long-term Teachers to find out more!

Working with Long-Term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles, as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and maintain the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will receive full support and guidance throughout the clearance process from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guaranteed Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay

Safeguarding Statement:

Long-term Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant references.