Science teacher - Bury St Edmund

Science Teacher (QTS)

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate Science Teacher ready to inspire the next generation of innovators, researchers, and critical thinkers?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join a progressive secondary school in Bury St Edmunds. Whether you are an experienced Science Teacher seeking a fresh opportunity in Suffolk or an ambitious Early Career Science Teacher looking to build strong foundations for your career, this position offers an ideal platform to share your scientific passion.

You will become part of a well-resourced, collaborative department equipped with modern laboratories and dedicated technician support, working alongside colleagues who share a commitment to practical learning and student progress.

• Deliver Inspiring Lessons: As an impactful Science Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging Biology, Chemistry, and Physics lessons across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE) aligned with the UK National Curriculum.

• Full Curriculum Ownership: Take charge of full teaching responsibilities, including lab safety, lesson preparation, assessment, and constructive marking to accelerate pupil attainment.

• Hands-On Learning: Facilitate safe, exciting practical experiments that help students connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications.

• Differentiate Learning: Tailor instruction effectively to stretch high achievers while providing structured support for students developing core scientific understanding.

• Departmental Contribution: Work closely with faculty peers to refine schemes of work, share resources, and support extra-curricular STEM clubs or revision sessions.

We are searching for an enthusiastic Science Teacher who combines strong subject knowledge with an engaging, accessible teaching style.

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

• Proven track record of working as a Science Teacher within a UK secondary school setting.

• Strong commitment to practical safety, clear communication, and high expectations for pupil achievement.

• Effective classroom and laboratory management skills grounded in positive reinforcement.

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

• Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates reflective of your experience, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

• A Supportive Environment: Work within a welcoming Bury St Edmunds school community that prioritises staff well-being, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth.

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

Ready to inspire the scientists of tomorrow in Bury St Edmunds? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

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