Science Teacher - Maternity Cover

Witherslack Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Chorley is seeking a Science Teacher for maternity cover, focusing on supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and previous teaching experience, and will be passionate about making a difference in students' lives. This role offers a salary of up to £53,835 and excellent benefits, including a full induction, holiday packages, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits including life insurance

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover for optician and dentist appointments

Recommend a friend scheme with a £1,000 bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Previous teaching experience is essential.
• Ability to connect with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of pupils with SEND.
• Engage with children and ensure their progress.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Passion for Science

Ability to relate to pupils

Team collaboration

Teaching experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Please note: This is a maternity cover

This role is based on our secondary site in Leyland

Up to £53,835 + excellent benefits

Overview

Westmorland’s secondary site is opening in Autumn 2024. This role is a maternity cover for a teacher working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related needs. The site is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art school and will provide education for up to 40 children aged 11 to 16. The post supports the development of pupils with SEND, with a focus on individual pupil progress and care.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package in the education sector. You’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance

• Pension: a range of pension options including Teachers’ Pension and our TPS alternative

• Wellbeing: wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover: claim back costs such as opticians or dentist appointments and access to high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with high-quality facilities – check out our schools

• Recommend a friend scheme with a £1,000 bonus

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and with different needs. You’ll be more than a ScienceTeacher; you’ll connect with our pupils through:

• Your can-do attitude and team collaboration

• Your genuine passion for Science and its impact on young lives

• The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build strong relationships

• Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department

• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status

Interested in joining us?

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we are committed to inclusion and to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities and are committed to making recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD