Science Teacher - SEMH Secondary School

Simply Education Ltd; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Science Teacher for a new SEMH secondary school in Uttoxeter, starting in April. The successful candidate will teach Science at GCSE and Functional Skills levels, focusing on supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Qualifications include Qualified Teacher Status and experience in secondary education. Join a supportive environment with small class sizes and clear behavioural frameworks, dedicated to promoting student wellbeing.

Benefits

Dedicated SEND specialist consultant support

Access to specialist provisions

Ongoing support throughout the recruitment process

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Science at secondary level is essential.
• Confident in managing behaviour in a calm and consistent manner.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons at GCSE and Functional Skills level.
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work closely with SEND and pastoral teams to support students' wellbeing.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching Science at secondary level

Calm behaviour management

Confidence working with SEMH or SEND needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Science Teacher – SEMH Secondary School – Uttoxeter – Full‑time | April start

Simply Education is proud to be working in partnership with a brand‑new SEMH secondary school in Uttoxeter, opening in April, to recruit a Science Teacher.

This role involves teaching Science at GCSE and Functional Skills level to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, within a supportive and structured environment designed to help students re‑engage with learning.

About the role

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging Science lessons at GCSE and Functional Skills level. Teaching will be adapted to meet a range of emotional and behavioural needs, with a strong focus on building positive, consistent relationships with pupils. You will work closely with SEND and pastoral teams to support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

What we are looking for

Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience teaching Science at secondary level. You should be confident working with pupils with SEMH or SEND needs and have a calm, consistent approach to behaviour management. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is required, along with satisfactory professional references.

Why work with Simply Education

You will be supported by a dedicated SEND specialist consultant who takes the time to understand your experience and career goals. Simply Education offers honest communication, tailored job matching and access to roles within high‑quality specialist provisions, with ongoing support throughout the recruitment process and placement.

Why join this school

This is an opportunity to be part of a brand‑new SEMH provision at an exciting stage of development. The school offers small class sizes, a strong focus on wellbeing and supportive leadership with clear behaviour frameworks.

Safeguarding statement

Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks, reference checks and safeguarding vetting in line with safer recruitment practice and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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