Science Teacher | Paid to Scale from Day One | September Start | Sheffield

To apply, you must have the Right to Work in the UK and hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Location: Sheffield
Pay: Paid to Scale from Day One
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Join a Supportive Secondary School This September

Are you a dedicated Science Teacher looking for your next long-term opportunity?

Connex Education is working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in Sheffield to recruit an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Science Teacher for a full-time position starting in September 2026.

This long-term role offers the opportunity to become part of a supportive department, with the potential to secure a permanent position for the right candidate. You’ll also be paid to your teaching scale from your very first day, ensuring your experience and qualifications are recognised from the outset.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher seeking a fresh challenge or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable experience within a supportive school, we’d love to hear from you.

Assignment Details

This is a full-time, long-term position (32.5 hours per week, term time only).

As the successful candidate, you will undertake the full responsibilities of a classroom teacher, including planning, preparation, assessment, marking, attending departmental meetings and delivering the full teaching timetable.

Person Specification

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Recent experience teaching Science within a UK secondary school
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Good subject knowledge across the Science curriculum
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• The Right to Work in the UK

Why Join Connex Education?

When you work with Connex Education, you’ll benefit from:

✔ Paid to scale from Day One on long-term assignments
✔ Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella company deductions
✔ Free access to our accredited CPD platform, Academize!
✔ Career progression opportunities through funded training and conversion courses
✔ Wellbeing support and refresher training for today’s classroom environments
✔ Trainee Teacher apprenticeship opportunities where applicable
✔ Ongoing support from a dedicated local education consultant

Please Note

We are only able to consider applications from candidates who hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification), have recent experience teaching Science within a UK secondary school and have the Right to Work in the UK.

Apply Today

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

Apply today and one of our specialist education consultants will contact you to discuss your experience, availability and career aspirations before supporting you through the next steps of the recruitment process.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

All offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Safer Recruitment practices.

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where recruitment decisions are made solely on merit, qualifications and experience, without discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.