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Job Posted: 22 hours ago
Salary: £ 135 - 165 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Taunton
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Science Teacher (Early Careers Teacher)
Location: Taunton
Start Date: September 2025
Daily Rate: £145 – £165 (PAYE)
Are you an Early Careers Teacher with a science specialism or someone who has recently completed a PGCE and ready to begin your teaching journey?
Do you have a passion for inspiring young minds and delivering engaging science lessons?
Looking for a long-term teaching role in a welcoming and well-supported secondary school?
TeacherActive is working in partnership with a popular secondary school in Taunton to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Careers Teacher with a science specialism for a full-time teaching role starting in September 2025. This role is also ideal for candidates who have recently completed a PGCE and are ready to secure their first teaching position.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and inclusive science department that supports new teachers and promotes collaborative working. The school offers a structured induction programme, high-quality mentorship, and regular CPD—perfect for those in the early stages of their teaching career.
The Role:
As a science teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 depending on your specialism and experience. You will contribute to department planning, assess student progress, and help foster a love of science within the classroom.
This position is well suited for an Early Careers Teacher with a science specialism or someone who has recently completed a PGCE, looking to make a strong start in their teaching career.
What We’re Looking For:
A UK-recognised teaching qualification (QTS or working towards QTS)
A science specialism, ideally in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Recently completed a PGCE or currently undertaking one
Strong subject knowledge and a proactive, reflective approach to teaching
Excellent classroom and behavioural management skills
What You’ll Get:
A full-time, long-term teaching role in a supportive Taunton school
A competitive daily rate of £145–£165 (paid weekly via PAYE)
Access to free CPD via the My-Progression platform
Guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities for development and progression within the science department
This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Careers Teacher with a science specialism or a PGCE graduate to gain valuable classroom experience and begin a successful teaching career in a nurturing and well-resourced school.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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