Science Teacher - Alternate Provision

Prospero Teaching; Dutton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to work within the Alternative Provision department of a well-established secondary school in Warrington. You will teach Science to KS3 and KS4 students in an AP setting, with small class sizes around eight pupils, enabling strong relationships and targeted pupil progress.

The contract is temporary, full-time and start is ASAP, with the position ending December 2026.

Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience working with pupils displaying challenging behaviour or within an Alternative Provision, SEND or SEMH setting would be advantageous
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training is provided)

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to KS3 and KS4 students within an Alternative Provision setting
• Deliver lessons to small classes (approximately 8 students) to support progress and engagement

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship-building

Education

QTS / QTLS / PGCE / PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Science Teacher (Alternative Provision)

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and resilient Science Teacher to work within the Alternative Provision (AP) department of a well-established Secondary School in Warrington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teacher who is passionate about supporting young people who require a more personalised learning environment. You will be teaching Science to small classes of approximately 8 students, allowing you to build positive relationships and make a genuine impact on pupil progress and engagement.

The role is available to start as soon as possible and is expected to continue until Christmas, although there is potential for the position to be extended, become permanent, or lead to a temp-to-perm opportunity.

Position Details

• Location - Warrington
• Position - Science Teacher (Alternative Provision)
• Type of work - Teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 students within an Alternative Provision setting
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until Christmas 2026, with the potential to continue
• End date (if applicable) - December 2026
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
• Hours - 8:30am - 3:30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience working with pupils displaying challenging behaviour or within an Alternative Provision, SEND or SEMH setting would be advantageous
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training is provided)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years, notwithstanding referencing any appropriate child-related work experience
• Appropriate CV history

OTHER

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team