Science Teacher - Alternate Provision

Prospero Teaching; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to work in the Alternative Provision (AP) department of a well-established Secondary School in Warrington. You will teach Science to small classes of around 8 students, building positive relationships and supporting pupil progress and engagement.

The role starts ASAP and runs until Christmas 2026, with potential extension or progression to permanent or temp-to-perm.

Qualifications

• QTS/QLTS/PGCE/PGDE or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with pupils displaying challenging behaviour or SEMH/AP settings would be advantageous.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to KS3/KS4 in an Alternative Provision setting.
• Deliver science lessons to small classes (~8 students) and build positive pupil relationships.
• Maintain high behaviour standards and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship-building

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent teaching qualification

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. Supply Teacher Word

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.

• 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

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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