SEN Science Teacher - Small Groups, KS3/4, Jan 2027

Senploy; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Market-leading pay rates

Long-term security with temp-to-perm

Ongoing CPD and training

Payroll support with weekly payments

Access to SEN, SEMH roles across UK

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking an SEN Science Teacher for a small independent secondary school in Hindley, Wigan, starting January 2027. The role covers KS3/KS4 science for small groups of pupils with EHCPs, with a teaching assistant in most lessons, Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.

This temp-to-perm position offers a mid-to-late £30Ks salary and the opportunity to move to a permanent post for successful candidates. Commitment to SEN provision and tailored education is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching science at secondary level, ideally including SEN or alternative provision.
• Calm, consistent approach to managing behaviour in small classes.
• Confidence adapting the science curriculum for pupils working below age-related expectations.
• Availability full-time, Monday to Friday, from January 2027.
• QTS or QTLS preferred; experienced unqualified teachers with a strong SEND background will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching KS3 and KS4 science to classes of a handful of pupils.
• Running safe, well-structured practicals that keep pupils focused and involved.
• Preparing pupils for entry level, functional and GCSE science where appropriate.
• Tracking progress against each pupil's EHCP outcomes and contributing to annual reviews.
• Directing teaching assistants in lessons and sharing behaviour plans with the team.

Skills

Science teaching

Education

QTS or QTLS preferred

Job description

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking an SEN Science Teacher for a small independent secondary school in Hindley, Wigan, starting January 2027. The role covers KS3/KS4 science for small groups of pupils with EHCPs, with a teaching assistant in most lessons, Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.

This temp-to-perm position offers a mid-to-late £30Ks salary and the opportunity to move to a permanent post for successful candidates. Commitment to SEN provision and tailored education is essential.