Science Teacher (ECT) – Physics or Chemistry – Hertfordshire

Job title: Science Teacher (ECT) – Physics or Chemistry – Hertfordshire

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: M1: £34,069 per annum outside the Fringe, or £35,602 in London Fringe districts; exact rate depends on the school location. Proposed 2026/27 rate, subject to final confirmation.
Contract: Full-time, long-term, temporary
Start: January 2027

About the school and role

The science department connects practical enquiry with clear explanations and strong disciplinary knowledge. Collaborative planning helps teachers make complex concepts accessible and give experiments a clear learning purpose.
This full-time opportunity at a secondary school in Hertfordshire gives you the chance to establish your teaching with consistent classes. The team offers space to build confidence in lesson sequencing and learn how experienced colleagues respond to different starting points. Teaching allocation will be discussed against your training and subject strengths.

Your responsibilities

- Teach science across the agreed KS3 and KS4 timetable, with physics or chemistry matched to your specialism.
- Plan safe practical learning, following departmental risk assessments and working with relevant colleagues.
- Teach scientific vocabulary, calculations and evaluation of evidence alongside core concepts.
- Establish positive routines, adapt teaching for SEND and EAL, and communicate constructively with families.
- Work with colleagues, reflect on feedback and contribute to departmental planning.

What you will bring

- QTS, or currently working towards QTS with completion expected before the agreed teaching start date.
- Relevant school placement experience, a reflective approach and a willingness to act on feedback.
- Positive behaviour management, inclusive teaching and a strong commitment to safeguarding.
- A physics or chemistry specialism, secure science knowledge and a careful approach to practical safety.

A supported start

Build confidence in your subject teaching through collaborative planning, opportunities to learn from colleagues and focused feedback. Connect will discuss the school’s mentoring and induction arrangements with you before you accept, including whether the placement can count towards statutory ECT induction. Trainees are welcome to apply ahead of completing QTS.

Benefits with Connect

- A dedicated Connect consultant from application and school matching through your placement and throughout your role.
- Support with your CV, interview preparation and the transition from teacher training into your first post.
- Access to CPD opportunities and practical advice as your classroom experience develops.
- Ongoing check-ins, help discussing placement questions and guidance on your next career steps.

How to apply

Apply through this job board with your CV, availability and subject specialism. Include your QTS status or expected completion date and quote CON-ECT-023. Your teaching placements are valuable experience, so tell us what you have enjoyed teaching and where you would like to develop.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, qualification checks and the right to work in the UK. Connect welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.