Job Description

Science Teacher Poole September 2025 Start
Inspire curiosity. Ignite passion. Shape the future.
Are you an enthusiastic and driven Science Teacher ready to spark excitement and discovery in the classroom? Teaching Personnel is proud to partner with a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Poole, seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join their team from September 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to teach Key Stages 35, helping students explore biology, chemistry, and/or physics through engaging and innovative lessons. Whether youre early in your career or looking for your next long-term role, we want to hear from you!
The Role
Deliver a high-quality science curriculum to students across KS3KS5
Encourage critical thinking, experimentation, and scientific enquiry
Adapt teaching to suit varied learning styles and abilities
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
Monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback to support student achievement
Contract Details
Location: Poole, Dorset
Position: Teacher of Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Temp-to-perm
Duration: Full academic year, with potential for permanent placement
Working Hours: 8:20am 4:00pm (subject to school schedule)
Pay Rate: Competitive
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised in the UK
A degree in a science-related subject
Experience teaching science in UK secondary schools
Up-to-date Safeguarding training (we can provide this if required)
Strong communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills
To be eligible through Teaching Personnel, you must:
Have the right to work in the UK
Hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Provide two recent, child-related references from the past two years
What Teaching Personnel Offers You
Access to a dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
FREE access to accredited CPD including safeguarding, behaviour management & subject-specific training
Opportunities for long-term, temp-to-perm or permanent placements
A supportive community of educators and development resources
Ready to take the next step in your teaching career?
Apply now with your updated CV and start your journey with Teaching Personnel in September 2025. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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