Science Teacher

networx Recruitment; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with pay progression

Career development and training

Internal progression opportunities

Blue light card discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Oaklea Grange School in Wrexham is seeking a Science Teacher to join our SEMH-focused team. The post offers 40 hours per week, term-time only, with a permanent full-time contract and a nurturing, trauma-informed approach.

You will deliver a personalised curriculum, support post-16 transitions, collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, and uphold safeguarding standards while building strong pupil relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and experience teaching SEMH learners.
• Proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Experience delivering outdoor education and enrichment activities.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional boundary practices.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage SEMH learners through creative, personalised science teaching.
• Deliver a curriculum balancing academic achievement with wellbeing and life skills.
• Support learners to achieve recognised qualifications and prepare for adulthood.
• Contribute to a broad curriculum including vocational and community-based learning.
• Build partnerships with families, care staff, and external agencies to maximise pupil success.
• Promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through meaningful learning.

Skills

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Outdoor education

Team collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Hours of Week: 40, Term Time Only

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

About Oaklea Grange School

Oaklea Grange School, near Wrexham, is a specialist independent school for young people aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We provide a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where pupils are supported to thrive academically, emotionally and socially. Our personalised "stage not age" curriculum combines academic, vocational, outdoor and community-based learning, helping every young person develop the confidence, skills and qualifications needed to achieve their personal best and prepare for a positive future.

Requirements:

• · Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).


• · Significant recent experience teaching children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or challenging behaviours.


• · Proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable learners.


• · Experience of teaching post-16 learners and supporting successful transitions into further education, employment or training.


• · Vocational teaching experience and/or relevant vocational qualifications.


• · Experience of delivering outdoor education, enrichment activities or experiential learning opportunities.


• · Good understanding of the Estyn Inspection Framework.


• · Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional resilience and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.


• · Strong commitment to safeguarding, maintaining professional boundaries and promoting positive behaviour.


• · Ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• · Commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development.

As a Science Teacher, you will:

• · Inspire and engage young people with SEMH, trauma-related needs and complex learning profiles through creative, personalised teaching approaches.


• · Deliver a curriculum that combines academic achievement with wellbeing, personal development and preparation for adulthood.


• · Support learners to achieve recognised qualifications while developing confidence, resilience and essential life skills.


• · Contribute to Oaklea Grange's broad and flexible curriculum, including vocational, outdoor and community-based learning opportunities.


• · Build strong partnerships with families, residential care colleagues, external agencies and community organisations to maximise pupil success.


• · Promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through meaningful learning experiences.


• · Ensure all safeguarding, Prevent, Foundations for Safer Care and mandatory training requirements are completed and maintained.

Benefits of Working for us:

• · A rewarding career you can be truly proud of


• · A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support


• · Competitive pay with pay progression opportunities


• · Career development and training


• · Internal progression opportunities


• · Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave packages


• · Employee assistance programme


• · Free eye care vouchers


• Pay Progression


• Blue light card discounts


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package


• Long service reward

Young Foundations are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process across the company online with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory reference, right to work checks and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

About us

At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism.

We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.

Values

Young Foundations

Alexander House, Highfield Park, Llandyrnog, Denbighshire LL16 4LU