Science Teacher - Alternative Provision (KS3/KS4)

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated Science Teacher to join the Alternative Provision department in Warrington. You will teach Science to small classes of KS3/KS4 pupils, typically around 8 students, to build strong relationships and support progress.

The role starts ASAP and runs until Christmas 2026, with the possibility of extension or a temp-to-perm opportunity. This is a full-time, temporary post with normal school hours 8:30am–3:30pm.

Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with pupils displaying challenging behaviour or within an AP/SEND/SEMH setting is advantageous.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable; training provided).

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to KS3 and KS4 students within an Alternative Provision setting.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support progress and engagement.

Skills

Behaviour management

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.

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