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 Sheffield Secondary School This September

Are you an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Science Teacher looking for a new long-term opportunity from September 2026?

Connex Education is working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in Sheffield to recruit a committed Science Teacher for a full-time, long-term position.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Science department, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. You’ll also be paid to scale from Day One, ensuring your qualifications and teaching experience are recognised from the outset.

Whether you’re an experienced Science Teacher looking for your next challenge or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking to develop your experience within a supportive school environment, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Assignment Details

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

The successful candidate will take on the full responsibilities of a classroom teacher, including:

• Planning and preparing lessons
• Delivering the full Science teaching timetable
• Assessing and marking pupils’ work
• Monitoring and supporting pupil progress
• Attending departmental and school meetings
• Contributing to the wider life of the Science department and school

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 as a classroom teacher within a UK secondary school
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Secure subject knowledge across the Science curriculum
• A commitment to supporting pupil progress and achievement
• 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 development 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

Due to the nature of this long-term teaching position, priority will be given to candidates who hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification and have recent experience teaching Science as the lead classroom teacher within a UK secondary school.

Applicants must also have the Right to Work in the UK and be able to satisfy all required safer recruitment and safeguarding checks.

Apply Today

If you’re a qualified Science Teacher looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity in Sheffield from September 2026, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of our specialist education consultants will contact you to discuss your teaching 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.