Science Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Pennington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a new independent school in the Pennington area. A Science Teacher is sought to join a setting supporting learners aged 8–16 with autism and EBSA, offering a therapeutic, multi-disciplinary approach and no uniforms.

The role involves full teaching duties, including planning, preparation and marking, with dedicated PPA time. A permanent position may follow after a temporary period, with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching science to secondary-age students
• Comfortable teaching in small classes with a 1:3 ratio

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, well-planned and structured Science lessons
• Plan, prepare and mark work
• Work with a 1:3 staff-to-student ratio
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team
• Build positive relationships with students

Skills

QTS

Science teaching

Adaptability

Job description

Science Teacher
Full Time | Part Time Considered (Minimum 3 Days) | Temp to Perm Opportunity

Teaching Personnel are excited to be recruiting on behalf of a new purpose-built independent school supporting young people aged 8–16 with Autism, Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and associated mental health needs, including developmental trauma.

The school provides a therapeutic, multi-disciplinary approach to education, combining teaching, therapy and family support to help learners successfully re-engage with education. Facilities include specialist classrooms, sensory integration spaces, therapy rooms, a workshop, polytunnel and Forest School provision.

We are seeking a qualified Science Teacher who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people. This is a full teaching role, including planning, preparation and marking, with dedicated PPA time provided.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Deliver engaging, well-planned and structured Science lessons

• Have high expectations and aspirations for all learners

• Be adaptable, flexible and creative in their approach

• Enjoy working with students who may struggle to engage with education

• Be comfortable teaching within small classes, often with a 1:3 staff-to-student ratio

• Work collaboratively as part of a highly supportive multi-disciplinary team

• Build positive relationships based on trust, respect and consistency

This setting offers a unique opportunity to teach in an environment where relationships come first. With no uniforms, staff addressed by their first names and a culture of mutual respect, the school provides a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for both students and staff. With a small cohort of around 12 students, teachers can focus on individual progress and make a genuine impact every day.

This is an ASAP start with the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

If you are a Science Teacher looking for a rewarding role where you can help transform young people's educational journeys, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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