Science Teacher - SEN/SEMH Specialist School

EdEx – Education Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a qualified Science Teacher for an Outstanding specialist school focusing on SEN/SEMH. The role involves teaching small classes of KS3 & KS4 students in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate should be passionate about inclusion and possess strong behavior management skills. Competitive salary of £28,000 - £55,277 per annum with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher status or relevant experience required.
• Passion for working with SEN and SEMH students essential.
• Skills for managing challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Teach small classes of KS3 & KS4 students.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual needs.
• Utilize therapeutic techniques in teaching.

Skills

Qualified Teacher with QTS/QTLS

Passionate about SEN and SEMH

Confident behavior management

Empathetic and understanding

Resilient and patient

Job description

Science Teacher - SEN/SEMH Specialist School

Are you a qualified teacher, or do you have experience teaching/supporting young people with SEN/SEMH?

An Outstanding specialist school for pupils with SEN & SEMH needs are searching for an Science Teacher to join them ASAP, or January at the latest.

As an Science Teacher you will be teaching GCSE or Functional Skills equivalent to pupils in KS3 & KS4, with small class sizes of 6 maximum. Most students have ASD, and all of the students have ADHD or trauma/anxiety which can create challenging behaviour. However, all students benefit from:

• A quiet, calm and purposeful learning environment
• Tailored, short, low-pressure lessons which pupils enjoy.
• Therapeutic aspect, which all staff receive weekly training on
• State of the art facilities, on beautiful grounds surrounded by greenery

Please read the full details of this Science Teacher vacancy before applying:

JOB SPEC - Science Teacher

• Science Teacher
• Teaching small classes of KS3 & KS4 students.
• Full Time, Permanent Contract
• £28,000 - £55,277 per annum, dependent on your experience & qualifications
• Start ASAP, or in January 2026 at the latest

CANDIDATE SPEC - Science Teacher

• Qualified Teacher with QTS/QTLS or Unqualified candidates with relevant experience
• Genuinly passionate about SEN, SEMH and Inclusion.
• Confident behaviour management skills, with an empathetic, understanding nature
• Resilient, patient and kind. You will have challenging days, but they will be outweighed by the amount of rewarding ones!

SCHOOL SPEC - Science Teacher

• Outstanding specialist school for SEN & SEMH
• Ages 6-16, with capacity for 75 pupils and plans to extend to KS5.
• Located in Tonbridge, just off the A21.
• Parking on site or a 10 min walk from a station on the South Eastern line.
• Strong leadership team and team of teachers, who have all transitioned from mainstream teaching

If you're interested in this Science Teacher vacancy and hearing more about this amazing school, please apply today. You will be contacted within 24hrs to discuss the role & school in greater depth before progressing to shortlisting.