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Posted 4 days ago
Unqualified Science Teacher
Tradewind Recruitment
📍 Northampton
EducationFull-timeContractUrgent
Job description
<p><strong>Unqualified Science Teacher - Northampton</strong></p><p>Location: Northampton Start Date: ASAP or September 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time Long-Term Potential for Permanent Placement Daily Rate: £100-£160 (depending on experience and responsibilities)</p><p>Are you a Science graduate thinking about a career in teaching? Would you like to gain hands-on classroom experience before committing to teacher training?</p><p>We're working with secondary schools in Northampton that are looking to appoint Unqualified Science Teachers to start ASAP or in September 2026. These are full-time, long-term roles with the potential to move into permanent positions for the right candidates.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for graduates or career changers who want to build confidence in the classroom while being supported by experienced teaching staff.</p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul><li>Supporting the delivery of Science lessons across KS3 and KS4</li><li>Helping students understand key scientific concepts through clear explanations and practical activities</li><li>Encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and independent thinking</li><li>Assisting with classroom management and behaviour</li><li>Supporting with lesson preparation, marking, and basic assessment tasks</li><li>Taking part in school life, including training and staff support sessions</li></ul><strong>We're Looking For Candidates Who:</strong><ul><li>Hold a degree in a Science-related subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biomedical Science)</li><li>Have an interest in working in education and supporting young people</li><li>Are confident, approachable, and able to communicate clearly</li><li>Are proactive, reliable, and willing to learn on the job</li><li>May be considering teacher training in the future (PGCE, SCITT, or apprenticeship routes)</li><li>Have, or are willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service</li></ul><strong>What You'll Receive:</strong><ul><li>Paid, hands-on experience in a secondary school setting</li><li>Competitive daily rates, paid weekly</li><li>Access to CPD and training via The National College</li><li>Ongoing support from experienced education recruiters and school staff</li><li>A potential pathway into teacher training or permanent roles</li><li>The chance to build confidence and make a real impact in the classroom</li></ul><p>If you're looking to take your first step into teaching and want to gain meaningful experience in a supportive school, this could be the right opportunity for you.</p><p><strong>Apply now to find out more about Unqualified Science Teacher roles in Northampton.</strong></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?eSjnw25%2fuMpGF%2fvHeXZs2lt1BmoL%2fPtqp" width="0" height="0" />