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Unqualified Science Teacher - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term | Permanent Preferred (Fixed-Term or Long-Term Supply Considered)
Daily Rate: £100-£160 (depending on experience and responsibilities)
Are you an experienced classroom practitioner teaching Science without Qualified Teacher Status? Are you confident delivering engaging lessons and now looking for a long-term opportunity in a supportive secondary school, with the potential to move into a permanent role?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a well-regarded secondary school in Northampton seeking an Unqualified Science Teacher to join their team either ASAP or from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate, although fixed-term and long-term supply arrangements will also be considered.
This role is ideal for someone who already has experience leading classes, covering lessons, or teaching Science in some capacity, and is now looking to take the next step in a more structured and supportive school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivering Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
Planning and adapting lessons where required to meet student needs
Supporting students in understanding key scientific concepts through clear explanation and practical work
Managing classroom behaviour effectively and maintaining a positive learning environment
Contributing to assessment, marking, and tracking student progress
Working closely with qualified teachers and department staff to support curriculum delivery
Participating in CPD, training, and wider school activitiesWe're looking for candidates who:
Have previous experience teaching or covering Science lessons in a school setting
Have strong subject knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or general Science
Are confident managing a classroom independently
Are passionate about education and supporting young people
Are reliable, reflective, and keen to develop their practice further
May hold a degree in a Science-related subject (desirable but not essential)
Hold, or are willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update ServiceWhat you'll receive:
A full-time role in a supportive Northampton secondary school
Long-term opportunity with a clear pathway to a permanent position
Competitive daily rate, paid weekly
Access to high-quality CPD and professional development via The National College
Ongoing support from an experienced Tradewind Recruitment consultant
The opportunity to develop towards Qualified Teacher Status if desiredIf you have classroom experience in Science and are ready to step into a more stable, long-term school role in Northampton, we'd love to hear from you.
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