Science Teacher

Autism East Midlands; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in the UK is seeking a committed Teacher of Science to enhance the learning of autistic pupils. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and experience with special needs environments. This role involves planning engaging lessons and collaborating with professionals to ensure positive outcomes for students. Competitive benefits including occupational sick pay and specialized training are offered.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Extensive induction with autism specialist training

Employer pension scheme

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic pupils or in a special needs environment is desirable.
• Commitment to planning and delivering engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for subject implementation and teaching across the school.
• Promote the subject and its importance for pupil achievement.
• Oversee the planning of the curriculum content.

Skills

Understanding of autism

Planning engaging lessons

Effective communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Sutherland House School in Braithwell is a non-maintained specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 5-19. The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for reaching potential for each individual pupil. We offer small class groups, favourable staffing levels and excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are looking for a committed Teacher of Science, who wants to work as part of a supportive staff team. You will have a passion for improving the lives for autistic pupils and their families and a commitment to planning and delivering an enriching and meaningful curriculum in your subject area.

Previous experience with autistic pupils or teaching in an additional special need’s environment is desirable however, full training and support will be given.

As part of a supportive staff team, you will have a commitment to planning and delivering engaging lessons and you will engage with a wide range of professionals, including therapists to ensure all pupils are reaching their full potential.

Main Purpose

The subject Teacher will take responsibility for the subject implementation and teaching across the school to ensure:

• Expectations set out in the Teachers Standards are met.
• Effective use of differentiation for each pupil with appropriate levels of stretch and challenge.
• Improved standards of learning and achievement for all.

Brief List of Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Direction

• Promote the subject, its importance, and the value that it brings across the school.
• Have a good understanding of how well the subject is being delivered and the impact it has on pupil achievement.
• Use this understanding to feed into the school development plan and produce an action plan for the subject.
• Promote pupils spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values in the teaching of the subject.
• Communicate with required parties on subject progress across the school when requested by SLT.
• Promotes the school s values, visions and aims within the delivery of this subject.
• Promote careers education through the subject and ensure that teaching and learning illustrates how the subject might lead to career opportunities.
• Support colleagues across the school with planning and delivering in your subject area to ensure consistently high standards are met.
• Work with SLT, Governors and Trustees to raise standards in line with the quality of education in the School Development plan.

The Curriculum

• Develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose for the subject area.
• Oversee the planning of the curriculum content, ensuring it is well sequenced to promote pupil progress.
• Ensure the planned curriculum is effectively and consistently implemented across the school.
• Make sure there is an effective system of assessment that oversees the progress of pupils to ensure the curriculum has a positive impact on pupils learning.
• Have an overarching responsibility for pupils achievement and standards in the subject area.
• Identify and implement appropriate interventions to ensure pupils are achieving expected outcomes.
• To ensure relevant qualification pathways are provided for KS4 & KS5 pupils.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable to offer sponsorships.

What we offer:

• Occupational sick pay
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth £500
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview – just let us know in your covering letter or in your e‑mail when you send us your application form.

Either way don’t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you are a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check; we will meet any initial costs.

Autism East Midlands is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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