Science Teacher - Outstanding Secondary School - St Albans - September 2025 Start
Location: St Albans
Pay: £140 - £250 per day (dependent on experience, paid via umbrella)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, long-term (potential to become permanent)
Subject: Science (any specialism welcomed)
An "Outstanding" secondary school in St Albans is seeking a dynamic Science specialist to join its high-performing department from September.
What the school offers
- Outstanding behaviour, strong academic outcomes, and a supportive senior leadership team
- Well-resourced laboratories and a forward-thinking Science faculty
- Comprehensive induction and mentoring for ECTs; clear progression pathways for experienced staff
- Collaborative planning time and reduced after-school detention duties
- On-site parking and excellent public-transport links
- Daily rate £140 - £250, reflecting your qualifications and experience
The successful candidate will have
- QTS (or equivalent) and recent experience teaching Science at Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 an advantage)
- Up-to-date subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging, practical lessons
- Strong classroom-management skills and high expectations for pupil achievement
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'