Science Teacher
Job description
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Tradewind are recruiting! Are you looking for you next role teaching Science in a school located in Derby?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a well-regarded secondary school in Derby to recruit a full time Science Teacher for a maternity cover starting September 2026. This role will involve teaching Key Stages 3 and 4, full time, and is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive school community.
The Role - Science Teacher (Mainly KS3 with KS4)
As an Science Teacher, you will:
Deliver engaging and well-planned Science lessons across KS3 and KS4
Follow established schemes of work while bringing creativity to lessons
Assess, track and support pupil progress effectively
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement and literacy
Contribute positively to the Maths department and wider school ethos
Contract & Salary Details
Start date: September 2026
Working pattern: full time
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
£180 - £235 per day
Qualifications & Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Have experience teaching Science at KS3 and KS4
- Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a passion for Science
- Be organised, adaptable and committed to high-quality teaching
- Have strong classroom management and communication skills
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
A welcoming and respectful school culture
Positive relationships between staff and students
Improvements in teaching quality and curriculum design
A strong focus on personal development and student wellbeing
Staff benefit from clear behaviour systems, supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment.
Benefits of Working in This School Environment
Supportive and approachable leadership team
Well-behaved, motivated pupils
Clear routines and consistent behaviour expectations
A strong pastoral system that supports both staff and students
The Benefits of Joining Tradewind Recruitment
Your income matters: We will always seek to secure the highest possible rate of pay and provide expert advice
Your development matters: Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources through the National College
Your flexibility matters: We tailor the working week to suit you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available locally
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and are a proud Equal Opportunities Employer
The school will confirm the booking once CVs are shortlisted, so don't delay in applying for this role.
To find out more about this position or other similar teaching opportunities, contact
Steve Truman -
Apply today with Tradewind Recruitment and secure your next Science teaching role in Derby.
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⭐ Place your QTS qualification prominently at the top of your CV under qualifications, as the advert lists it as the first essential requirement.
📊 Quantify your teaching impact: e.g. 'Improved average KS4 Science attainment by 12% across 3 classes of 28 pupils over one academic year'.
🎯 Explicitly reference both KS3 and KS4 Science experience in your personal statement, as the role covers both key stages and the advert emphasises this split.
🌐 Highlight any CPD courses or National College resources you have completed to align with Tradewind's emphasis on professional development.
🤝 Include a specific example of contributing to department or whole-school ethos, as the advert mentions contributing positively to the wider school community and curriculum design.
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- •Delivered KS3 and KS4 Science lessons to 6 mixed-ability classes of up to 30 pupils, achieving an 89% pass rate at GCSE across 2 consecutive academic years.
- •Designed and implemented a revised KS3 scheme of work for Biology, reducing lesson planning time by 20% across the department while improving end-of-unit assessment scores by 15%.
- •Maintained a 97% positive behaviour record across all taught classes by embedding consistent classroom routines aligned with whole-school behaviour policy, reducing referrals by 3 per half-term.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Science across KS3 and KS4 at a school with clear behaviour systems and a strong pastoral focus is precisely the environment where I do my best work — which is why the maternity cover role advertised through Tradewind Recruitment in Derby immediately caught my attention. I hold QTS and bring direct experience delivering engaging, well-planned Science lessons that track pupil progress and maintain high expectations for both achievement and literacy.
My background in secondary Science teaching has equipped me with a solid grounding in scheme-of-work delivery, differentiated lesson planning, and data-led assessment at GCSE level. I am committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing, and I consistently contribute to the wider department ethos beyond my own classroom.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you differentiate Science lessons to meet the needs of mixed-ability KS3 classes?
- ›Describe how you use data to track and respond to pupil progress at KS4.
- ›How do you ensure your lessons align with an established scheme of work while still bringing creativity?
- ›What strategies do you use to maintain high literacy standards within Science lessons?
- ›How do you approach planning for GCSE Science, and which exam board specifications have you taught?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you managed a challenging behaviour situation in the classroom and what the outcome was.
- ›Describe a lesson that did not go as planned — what did you do and what did you learn?
- ›Give an example of how you have contributed positively to a department or school beyond your own classroom.
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a pupil who was struggling with both attainment and wellbeing simultaneously.
- ›Describe how you have adapted your teaching style to suit a new school's culture or expectations.
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Tell me about a time you managed a challenging behaviour situation in the classroom and what the outcome was.
Describe how you have adapted your teaching style to suit a new school's culture or expectations.