Job Description
Prospero Teaching is currently working with a secondary school based in Bushey who are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Science Teacher to join their team from January.
This is a great opportunity for a passionate Science Teacher who enjoys making lessons engaging, encouraging scientific curiosity and helping young people achieve their academic potential.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality Science lessons, supporting students of different abilities and maintaining strong classroom management throughout the school day.
Science Teacher Responsibilities:
Planning and delivering engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
Teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics, covering a range of scientific topics and concepts.
Preparing students for assessments and GCSE examinations.
Marking students'' work and providing constructive feedback to support academic progress.
Developing students'' practical investigation, scientific enquiry and analytical skills.
Differentiating lessons and resources to support students of varying abilities and learning needs.
Managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment.
Organising and delivering practical experiments in line with laboratory health and safety procedures.
The Ideal Candidate:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Previous experience teaching Science within a secondary school.
Strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of different learners.
A genuine passion for Science and supporting student development.
Reliable, organised and professional approach.
Science Teacher Contract Details:
Location: Bushey, Hertfordshire
Position: Science Teacher
Type of work: Teaching Science across KS3 and KS4
Contract or position starting date: 4th January 2027
Contract type: Temporary / Long-term
Full time/part time: Full-time / Part-time
Rate of pay: Paid to scale
Hours: School hours (typically 8am - 3:30pm or 4:00pm)
What''s on Offer?
The opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school.
Competitive rates of pay, paid to scale.
Ongoing support from your dedicated Prospero Teaching consultant.
Free, accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
Access to an in-house Training and Development Team.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.