Science Teacher

Witherslack Group; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs. As a Teacher, you'll engage and inspire students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and emotional challenges, fostering their growth and self-esteem. With excellent resources and support from skilled professionals, you'll thrive in a modern, well-equipped environment. This role offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and a range of benefits, including paid holidays and wellbeing support. If you're passionate about education and making a positive impact, this is your chance to shine.

Benefits

Paid School Holidays

Flexible Benefits

Life Insurance Options

Pension Schemes

Wellbeing Support

Medical Cover

High-Street Discounts

Referral Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status are essential.
• A genuine passion for science and its impact on young lives.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of children with Autism and emotional needs.
• Celebrate small victories in student development.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Qualified Teacher Status

Passion for Science

Team Spirit

Ability to Build Relationships

Job description

Up to GBP62,771 + excellent benefits

Please note: We can offer transportation from Chigwell and Woodford Station.

Those Huge Small Victories

Our teachers are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating these 'huge small victories'. While they may seem minor, they contribute significantly to the young people's development.

Get out what you put in

You will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Your role is to support their learning, development, and self-esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, but the rewards are the huge small victories you will achieve.

It can be challenging, but the positive progress makes it worthwhile. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll receive support from in-house psychologists, teaching assistants, and therapy professionals. Our colleagues are highly skilled, and our resources are excellent, supporting your successful teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Luxborough Court School is a purpose-built school for 150 pupils aged 5-19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Facilities include a sports hall, a bespoke 6th form suite, therapeutic spaces, extensive outdoor areas, and separate playgrounds.

We are well-connected by public transport, with Chigwell Station less than a mile away and good road links near the M11, Junction 4.

What we do for you

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Full induction and on-the-job training
• Paid school holidays
• Opportunities for career progression from within
• Flexible benefits, including life insurance options
• Range of pension schemes, including Teachers' Pension
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance
• Medical cover and high-street discounts
• Modern, well-equipped working environments
• Referral bonus scheme of GBP1,000 per successful referral

Bring your whole-self to work

Our diverse community reflects the backgrounds of our young people. To connect with pupils effectively, you should have:

• A 'can do' attitude and team spirit
• Genuine passion for science and its impact on young lives
• Ability to relate teaching to individual pupils and build relationships
• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status

Interested in joining us?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) and an online search. We welcome applications from all community sections.

For more details, including the full job description and person specification, please click here.

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