Science Teacher
- location Croydon
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term, Permanent
- salary £40,317 to £52,300 per day
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- Apply by 05 December 2025
- Job start 10 Nov 2025
- Job end Ongoing
We are seeking a Science Teacher to join our partner secondary schools in Croydon, available for an immediate start on either a long-term supply or permanent basis.
About the role
You will teach Science across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 with strong departmental support and high-quality teaching resources.
About the school
This is a thriving and forward-thinking secondary school located in the heart of Croydon. The school is known for its modern facilities, inclusive ethos, and commitment to academic excellence. With a strong focus on both personal and intellectual development, it provides students with a supportive environment where high expectations and mutual respect underpin everything they do.
Staff benefit from a collaborative and well-resourced setting, strong leadership, and a culture that values professional growth. The school places equal importance on pastoral care and academic success, ensuring that every student is inspired to achieve their full potential.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Science Teacher you will:
- QTS or QTLS (or an equivalent UK teaching qualification)
- A degree or equivalent level of education
- Experience teaching Sciences at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in UK secondary schools
- Strong classroom management skills with the ability to engage and inspire students
- Compassionate, understanding, and committed to student development
- Available for an immediate start
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Suitable teaching experience and a recognised teaching qualification
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].