SEN Science Teacher

Esland; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme (double match to 20%, 0

Life insurance

Induction training

Career development

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Monthly recognition

Job summary

Esland is opening a new SEN school in Doncaster and seeks a qualified Maths/SEN Science Teacher to lead learning for pupils aged 7–18 with SEND/SEMH needs. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with core hours 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary ranges up to £43,194 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a growing team in Doncaster, contributing to an inclusive, supportive learning environment and shaping a curriculum from

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher status (QTS) and eligibility to teach in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of science curricula across multiple key stages.
• Proven experience delivering education to students with SEND/SEMH.
• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviours and inclusion.
• Ability to plan, monitor progress and evaluate learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to pupil learning and wellbeing in a brand-new SEN setting.
• Deliver engaging lessons across key stages for science and related subjects.
• Collaborate with staff to implement a rich academic curriculum from the outset.
• Support students, families and colleagues to create an inclusive environment.

Skills

QTS

Science curriculum

SEND/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Inclusion

Planning & assessment

Relationship building

Time management

Resilience

Job description

Description

Are you a qualified and well-versed Maths Teacher with experience in SEND/SEMH? Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference and help to establish a brand new SEN school?

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career! Role: SEN Science Teacher

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Education

Location: Doncaster School

Compensation: £30,049 - £43,194 / year

Description

Are you a qualified and well-versed Maths Teacher with experience in SEND/SEMH? Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference and help to establish a brand new SEN school?

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career! Role: SEN Science Teacher

Salary: up to £43,194 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Location: Doncaster, DN5

Contract: permanent

Hours: full time (core hours 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday)

Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026

Interview date: September 2026 (TBC)

Role start date: between September 2026 and October 2026

We are excited to announce that Esland will be opening a new SEN school in Doncaster in September 2026. This is an exciting and fantastic opportunity to be part of a new, specialist provision supporting vulnerable young people aged 7 to 18 years who have SEND and SEMH needs.

Pupils are encouraged to cover a range of qualifications ranging from Entry Level Certificates, through Functional Skills to GCSE.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an outstanding, committed and qualified teacher to contribute to pupil learning, development and well-being.

A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is essential, as is drive, enthusiasm and sense of humour. If you are adaptable, innovative and child focused then we want to hear from you.

We will be looking to recruit a staff team that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic curriculum from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to this role.

What we need from you

• Qualified Teacher status
• Sound curriculum knowledge surrounding science (ideally across several key stages)
• Proven experience of working with specialist education for young people
• Proven experience of working with young people that challenge
• A committed, conscientious and passionate approach to inclusion
• The ability to plan, evaluate and monitor learning and progress
• The ability to build good relationships with young people and staff members alike
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and use time effectively
• A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference

What we can offer a SEN Science Teacher

• A competitive salary of up to £43,194 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!

We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!