Science teacher (QTS)


Company:	Randstad Education
Salary:	£95 to £260 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG8 0PJ
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

❓ Ask yourself these three questions...

Are you a qualified Science Teacher seeking a well-defined 3-month contract to kick off the spring term?

Do you excel at designing, planning, and assessing dynamic biology, chemistry, and physics lessons across KS3 and KS4?

Are you looking for a full-time PPA cover role in Reading where you can take full charge of planning and assessment?

Science Teacher (PPA Cover - Full Planning & Assessment)

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Start Date: January 2027 - End of March 2027 (Spring Term Contract)

Contract: Full-Time, Short-Term Contract (3 Months)

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (Pay to scale)

Requirements: Mandatory UK QTS/QTLS & Full UK Right to Work (Strictly No Visa Sponsorship)

Are you a dynamic

Science Teacher looking for a structured, full-time spring term position?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a qualified

Science Teacher for a full-time,

3-month PPA cover contract at a welcoming secondary school in

Reading. Running from

January 2027 through to the end of March 2027, this role involves covering timetable gaps across Key Stages 3 and 4, taking full responsibility for the essential

Planning, Preparation, and Assessment (PPA) required to keep students progressing smoothly through the term.

As a

Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons across

KS3 and KS4, utilizing your allotted PPA time to craft tailored resources, mark student work, and track attainment across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Key Responsibilities

Full Planning, Preparation & Assessment: As a dedicated

Science Teacher, you will take full charge of planning engaging lessons, preparing lab practicals, and assessing student work across

KS3 and KS4 (GCSE).

Deliver High-Impact Science Lessons: Teach dynamic sessions across all three core sciences, adapting your approach to stretch higher achievers and support students needing foundational reinforcement.

Practical Laboratory Safety: Direct safe practical experiments and theoretical tasks in accordance with school safety protocols and standard COSHH regulations.

Classroom & Behaviour Management: Maintain positive classroom standards, foster a respectful learning dynamic, and ensure students remain focused and on-task.

Departmental Collaboration: Work alongside secondary science colleagues and laboratory technicians to share resources, align assessment criteria, and track student outcomes throughout the spring term.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for an adaptable, articulate

Science Teacher with strong subject knowledge who can hit the ground running in January.

Mandatory Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

Mandatory Right to Work in the UK - Please note that the school is

strictly unable to offer visa sponsorship; applicants must already hold unrestricted UK working rights.

Proven track record of planning, teaching, and assessing Science across KS3 and KS4 within a UK secondary school environment.

Strong classroom presence, active assessment skills, and subject confidence across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).

What We Offer

Competitive Daily Rates: £150 to £260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

Structured Spring Term Role: Enjoy a clear, well-defined 3-month contract (Jan-March 2027) with dedicated PPA time built into your timetable.

Referral Scheme: Earn a

£300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our

Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to secure your spring term contract in Reading? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.

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