Science Teacher – SEMH School

Rising Hope Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Hope Education is partnering with a SEMH school in Barking & Dagenham, seeking a confident Science Teacher to start immediately. The role focuses on delivering engaging Science to KS3/KS4 pupils with diverse needs, combining strong subject knowledge with patience and behavioural understanding.

The ideal candidate will adapt lessons for varying abilities, build trusting relationships and contribute to a supportive multidisciplinary team while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Has QTS/QTLS or relevant teaching experience within Science.
• Confident teaching Science across primary, KS3 and KS4.
• Experience with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour in specialist education.
• Able to manage behaviour calmly, consistently and relationally.
• Understands building trust with pupils who may have disruption or barriers to education.
• Able to differentiate lessons for varying abilities and engagement.
• Resilient, adaptable and part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible Science lessons to pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Differentiate lessons to meet wide range of abilities and needs.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining high expectations.
• Support pupils to re-engage with learning and make meaningful progress.
• Work within SEMH settings and manage behaviour effectively.

Skills

Science teaching

Behaviour management

Lesson differentiation

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Job description

The role

Rising Hope Education is working with a specialist SEMH school in Barking & Dagenham that is looking for a confident and engaging Science Teacher to join their team immediately.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with young people who may not always thrive within a mainstream environment. The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and is looking for somebody who can combine strong science teaching with patience, consistency and an understanding of behaviour as communication.

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and accessible Science lessons to pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, adapting your teaching to meet a wide range of academic, behavioural and emotional needs.

The successful teacher will be able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations. Lessons will need to be creative, practical and differentiated to help pupils re-engage with learning and make meaningful progress.

We Are Looking For Somebody Who

• Has QTS/QTLS or relevant teaching experience within Science
• Is confident teaching Science across primary, KS3 and KS4
• Has experience of SEMH, SEND, alternative provision or challenging behaviour, or a genuine desire to move into specialist education
• Can confidently manage behaviour while remaining calm, consistent and relational
• Understands the importance of building trust with pupils who may have experienced disruption or barriers to education
• Can differentiate lessons for varying levels of ability and engagement
• Is resilient, adaptable and comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people

Previous specialist-school experience would be advantageous, but we are equally interested in strong mainstream Science teachers who have the temperament and motivation to move into an SEMH setting.

Why work with Rising Hope Education?

Rising Hope Education specialises exclusively in SEND and inclusive education. We take the time to understand the schools we support and the practitioners we place within them.

You will have a dedicated consultant who understands specialist education and will support you throughout your placement.

Immediate interviews and start available.

If you are a Science Teacher looking for a role where relationships, creativity and making a genuine difference are every bit as important as the subject you teach, we would love to hear from you.