Science Teacher

Dibden Park School; New Forest; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family leave support

Job summary

Dibden Park School in Southampton is seeking a Science Teacher to deliver engaging science lessons to pupils with SEMH needs in a nurturing, independent setting. You will monitor progress, adapt teaching strategies and work with families and specialists to support each learner.

The role requires a recognised teaching qualification, strong classroom management and IT skills, plus safeguarding commitment. Driving licence is required; term-time considerations apply.

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS teaching qualification is required.
• Experience planning and delivering lessons.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching to individual learning needs.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Science lessons to individuals and small groups.
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress.
• Develop and implement personalised learning and behaviour plans.
• Create a safe, structured learning environment promoting independence.
• Collaborate with Learning Support Assistants, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding while maintaining records.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Communication skills

IT skills

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Education

Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS)

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Job Details

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge! Job title: Science Teacher Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: November 2026 UK applicants only; no sponsorship available

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging Science lessons to individuals and small groups, tailored to students' needs.
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress, supporting positive outcomes.
• Develop and implement personalised learning, education and behaviour plans.
• Create a safe, structured and stimulating learning environment that promotes independence and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, families and multi-disciplinary teams to support student success.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding while maintaining accurate records and educational standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS or equivalent) required.
• Experience planning and delivering lessons within an education setting.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Driving licence required

Experience working with students with autism, SEND or challenging behaviour would be advantageous, although not essential.

About Us

Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, supporting pupils with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviours. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalised support help every pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our broad and purposeful curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience. Pupils benefit from staff who understand their individual needs and remove barriers to engagement. Working closely with families, the school fosters strong relationships and a supportive community. Dibden Park School supports every child and young person to feel safe, be heard, discover their worth, develop their strengths and create a limitless future.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.