Science Teacher - SEN/SEMH Specialist School

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Science Teacher for an Outstanding specialist school in Tonbridge. The role involves teaching GCSE or Functional Skills to small classes of students with SEN and SEMH needs. Candidates should be qualified with a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. This full-time position offers a salary of £28,000 - £55,277 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Outstanding state of the art facilities

Supportive leadership team

Weekly training on therapeutic practices

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher with QTS/QTLS or relevant experience.
• Genuinely passionate about SEN, SEMH and Inclusion.
• Confident behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach small classes of KS3 & KS4 students.
• Provide a therapeutic learning environment.
• Engage with students facing challenging behaviours.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Passion for SEN/SEMH

Education

Qualified Teacher with QTS/QTLS

Job description

Science Teacher - SEN/SEMH Specialist School

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

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.