Details:
- Salary: £35,602 - 54,328 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Science Teacher
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
January 2027 Start
Permanent | Full-Time (Employed directly by the School)
£35,602–£54,328 per annum (MPS/UPS – London Fringe)
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Science Teacher looking for a new permanent teaching opportunity from January 2027?
Are you an ECT or experienced Science Teacher who can confidently deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4?
Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a high-achieving secondary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Teacher on a permanent basis from January 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity for either an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced Science Teacher looking to join a supportive and well-established Science department.
The successful candidate will teach Science across KS3 and KS4, delivering Biology, Chemistry and Physics as part of the secondary Science curriculum. There may also be opportunities to teach KS5, depending on experience and subject specialism.
WHY APPLY FOR THIS SCIENCE TEACHER POSITION?
* Permanent, full-time position from January 2027, employed directly by the school.
* Competitive salary of £35,602–£54,328 (London Fringe MPS/UPS).
* Excellent behaviour management systems and supportive senior leadership team.
* Established and collaborative Science department.
* Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work/life balance.
* Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
* Supportive induction and mentoring for Early Career Teachers.
* Dedicated Sixth Form, with potential opportunities to teach A-Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
* High-achieving secondary school with a positive learning environment.
THE ROLE – SCIENCE TEACHER
Your responsibilities will include:
* Teaching Science across Key Stages 3 and 4.
* Delivering Biology, Chemistry and Physics as part of the secondary curriculum.
* Planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
* Preparing students for GCSE Combined Science and/or Triple Science examinations.
* Using assessment effectively to monitor progress and support student achievement.
* Creating a positive and purposeful classroom environment.
* Delivering practical Science lessons that encourage investigative learning.
* Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Science department.
* Contributing to the wider school community and extracurricular activities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION – SCIENCE TEACHER
* Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
* Can confidently teach Science across KS3 and KS4.
* Has strong subject knowledge in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
* Demonstrates effective classroom management and high expectations.
* Can deliver engaging and appropriately challenging Science lessons.
* Has a strong understanding of GCSE Science specifications.
* Is committed to raising achievement and supporting students of all abilities.
* Works effectively as part of a collaborative teaching team.
Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply, alongside experienced Science Teachers seeking a new permanent opportunity.
Interviews are being arranged immediately, allowing successful candidates to secure their next permanent teaching position ahead of January 2027.
Whether you specialise in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV through CV-Library or contact Katie at Classroom Talent for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Classroom Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check