Science Teacher; Temporary

Position: Science Teacher (Temporary)
Location: Cheddon Fitzpaine

Job Title:

Secondary Science Teacher (QTS or ECT)

Location:

Taunton, Somerset

Start Date:

Immediate / As soon as possible
Salary: £MPS/UPS per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern:
Full-time
Contract Type:
Long-term with the potential to become permanent

Are you a passionate Secondary Science Teacher looking for a long-term to permanent role in Taunton?

Are you an ECT or experienced teacher seeking a supportive secondary school where you can make a lasting impact?

Teacher Active is currently seeking a dedicated Science Teacher for a long-term to permanent opportunity in a welcoming secondary school in Taunton, Somerset.

This role offers the chance to join a supportive department and establish yourself within a school community, with the potential to secure a permanent position.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and practical Science lessons, inspiring students across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics while supporting strong academic progress.

Teaching Science across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 exposure available depending on experience and subject specialism

The role:

Teaching Science across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)

Planning and delivering engaging and practical lessons

Monitoring and assessing student progress

Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Working collaboratively with the Science department and wider school staff

This role could be ideal if you:

Hold QTS or are an ECT

Have experience teaching Science at secondary level

Are confident delivering Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills

Are passionate about raising attainment and student engagement

Are looking for a long-term role with the potential for a permanent position

What’s on offer:

Long-term to permanent Secondary Science teaching role in Taunton

Opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming secondary school

Full-time, consistent teaching timetable

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Why work with Teacher Active?

Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella companies or hidden fees)

Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform

A dedicated consultant available 24/7

£200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)

If you’re a Secondary Science Teacher looking for a long-term to permanent opportunity in Ilminster, we’d love to hear from you.

Email:
Phone: (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with Teacher Active. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, , and professional references.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s 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.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services