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Unqualified Science Teacher - Kettering
Location: Kettering
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Opportunity for Permanent Placement
Pay Rate: £100-£160 per day (depending on experience and role responsibilities)

Are you a Science graduate ready to explore a career in teaching?
Or perhaps you've already gained some experience delivering Science lessons or tutoring, but haven't yet qualified as a teacher?

Secondary schools in Kettering are offering exciting opportunities for aspiring educators to join their Science departments as Unqualified Science Teachers starting in September 2025. These full-time, long-term roles are ideal for enthusiastic graduates or experienced instructors looking to develop their classroom skills while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Whether you're new to education or already confident leading a class, this role provides a clear pathway into teaching-with support, training, and the potential for future teacher training placements.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and accessible Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4

Break down complex scientific concepts into student-friendly explanations

Support qualified teachers with planning, resourcing, and delivering the curriculum

Create a calm and focused classroom environment that encourages curiosity

Manage behaviour positively and consistently, with support from school staff

Monitor student progress and provide feedback to aid development

Participate in CPD sessions and benefit from on-the-job training

We Welcome Applications From:

Graduates with a Science-related degree (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Science, etc.)

Individuals with experience in teaching, tutoring, or learning support (formal or informal)

Passionate communicators with a genuine interest in education and young people

Those considering formal teacher training routes such as PGCE, SCITT, or QTS Apprenticeships

Applicants with an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What You'll Gain:

First-hand experience in a secondary school Science department

Competitive weekly pay, with progression opportunities

Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education consultants

Free access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited training courses via The National College

A stepping stone towards a permanent teaching role or formal training

If you're passionate about Science and eager to make a difference in the classroom, this could be the ideal opportunity to launch your teaching career.

Apply today to learn more about Unqualified Science Teacher roles in Kettering from September 2025