Science teacher

• Do you thrive on sparking scientific curiosity and guiding students through practical discovery?

• Are you a driver seeking a fresh laboratory teaching challenge in the Thetford region?

• Do you want to work with a well-resourced department with full technician support?

Location: Thetford Area, Norfolk

Start Date: Immediate / Term-Time Placement

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (Pay to scale)

Requirements: Mandatory QTS & Full Right to Work in the UK (No Visa Sponsorship Available)

Are you an energetic, inquisitive Science Teacher ready to bring Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to life for secondary pupils?

Randstad Education is actively recruiting a qualified Science Teacher for an encouraging secondary academy in the Thetford area. Whether your background is rooted in molecular biology, chemical reactions, or classical physics, this position offers an outstanding framework to deliver dynamic practical experiments and robust theory across key stages.

Given the school's geographical location and the sparse nature of rural public transport around Thetford, having a full driving licence and access to a car is strongly advised for this position.

• Deliver Hands-On Practical Lessons: As an active Science Teacher, you will design and facilitate safe, engaging laboratory experiments and theoretical sessions across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE).

• Full Academic Assessment: Manage end-to-end teaching duties, including practical write-up assessments, regular homework marking, diagnostic feedback, and GCSE exam preparation.

• Promote Laboratory Safety: Maintain strict health, safety, and COSHH compliance within lab environments, working hand-in-hand with science technicians to manage equipment and chemical stock safely.

• Cultivate Analytical Thinking: Help pupils connect abstract scientific principles to everyday technology, environmental issues, and medical breakthroughs.

• Departmental Synergy: Collaborate with science faculty members to standardize practical coursework, contribute to STEM clubs, and refine interactive learning modules.

We are seeking a proactive, safety-conscious Science Teacher with excellent classroom management and a penchant for practical learning.

• Mandatory Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

• Mandatory Right to Work in the UK - Please be advised that the school is unable to provide visa sponsorship; all candidates must hold current, unrestricted UK working rights.

• Must be a driver with personal transport due to limited surrounding bus and train connections.

• Demonstrable experience working as a Science Teacher within a UK secondary school environment.

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).

• Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates ranging from £150 to £260 per day (pay to scale), paid on a weekly cycle, plus access to Randstad's national benefits platform.

• Well-Equipped Facilities: Teach inside modern laboratories supported by a dedicated team of science technicians.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by introducing a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to inspire the next generation of scientists and thinkers near Thetford? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

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experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university