Job Description:

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary until October Half Term, with potential for extension
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an enthusiastic Science Teacher looking for a new opportunity from September? Are you passionate about inspiring young people and delivering engaging, practical Science lessons?

We are working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Milton Keynes that is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Science Teacher to join its successful Science department from September 2026.

This is initially a temporary full-time position until October half term, with the potential for the role to be extended depending on the school's requirements and the successful candidate's performance.

The role would suit an experienced Science Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable experience within a supportive and collaborative secondary school environment.

The school has a strong focus on high-quality teaching, positive relationships, and student achievement. Students are encouraged to develop their curiosity, think critically, and apply their knowledge through practical investigations and real-world examples.

As a Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging and challenging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a focus on maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality Science lessons, assessing student progress, and creating a positive classroom environment where students are encouraged to develop their knowledge and enthusiasm for Science.

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured Science lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Teach your specialist Science subject alongside the wider Science curriculum
• Deliver practical investigations that develop students' scientific enquiry and problem-solving skills
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Assess and monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students of varying abilities
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, achievement, and progress
• Contribute to departmental planning and curriculum development
• Support wider Science, STEM, and enrichment activities where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community

The successful Science Teacher will ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• A degree in a Science-related subject
• Strong subject knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics
• A genuine passion for Science and a desire to inspire young people
• The ability to deliver engaging and well-structured lessons
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach
• High expectations of students and their learning
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

ECTs are welcome to apply and will be considered for the position.

• Full-time Science Teacher position starting September 2026
• Initial temporary contract until October half term
• Potential for the contract to be extended
• Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS
• Well-equipped Science laboratories and modern teaching facilities
• A welcoming and supportive Science department
• Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
• Supportive colleagues and a collaborative working environment
• A school culture focused on student achievement and staff wellbeing

If you're a passionate Science Teacher looking for a temporary opportunity in Milton Keynes from September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

This could be an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher, an ECT, or a teacher looking for a short-term position with the potential to continue beyond October half term.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting Science Teacher opportunity in Milton Keynes.

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