Teacher of Science & Engineering

Somerset Studio School; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education institution in the West of England is seeking committed educators to support a small group of students aged 14 to 19. The role emphasizes developing curiosity and problem-solving skills through applied learning in Science and Engineering. Ideal candidates will exhibit resilience and emotional literacy, ready to collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance students' educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Commitment to 14 to 19 Education with emphasis on applied learning.
• Experience in teaching subjects related to Science and Engineering is preferred.
• Emotional literacy and resilience in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students in gaining academic qualifications necessary for their interests.
• Develop curiosity and problem-solving skills in students.
• Collaborate with staff to fulfill the school's vision and ethos.

Skills

Computer Science

Experience Working With Students

Classroom Management

Communication skills

Algebra

Behavior Management

Classroom Experience

Lesson Planning

Conflict Management

Teaching

Tutoring

Word Processing

Job description

Somerset Studio School is a unique and small specialist Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics school with students pastoral care educational needs and personal future aspirations at its very heart. We have a small team of 20 staff and just 157 students on roll aged 14 to 19 years and we serve the communities of Radstock Frome Midsomer Norton and surrounding villages.

Somerset Studio School needs a very particular kind of staff. As with all educators they need to have a heartfelt commitment to challenging and supporting students to be the best they can be - however; they also need to be committed to 14 to 19 Education with an emphasis on developing young peoples skills through a predominantly applied learning curriculum ready for employment. For example at Sixth Form we offer Engineering Health Education and Engineering T Levels - full time level 3 courses with work placements worth three A Levels developing the workforce of the future whilst securing outstanding life chances for our students.

Working in this relatively small school environment staff need to be resilient adaptable and to exhibit high levels of emotional literacy and initiative. These skills and attributes are key to all of this - a strong community bound by professional behaviours particularly honesty and self-reflection. Together our staff our students their parents & carers will collaborate to fulfil the schools unique vision and ethos. Risk-taking and creativity within the boundaries of the Trusts expectations are encouraged in order to meet childrens needs in this ever-changing world.

Somerset Studio School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership and located on a large modern campus that benefits from exceptional facilities and a Community Sports Centre. The school is committed to supporting staff in their professional development and working collaboratively within and beyond the Trust to drive towards the goal of consistently refined pedagogy and practice with a student centred mindset - the result the best possible life chances for our students.

This role is particularly vital to the schools unique vision : Science and Engineering underpin the success students can make in the SSS curriculum both by supporting students to gain the academic qualifications they need to pursue their interests and in developing curiosity investigative skill and problem-solving preparing them for life.

Hours: Full time or 0.8

Interview: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Key Skills

• Computer Science
• Experience Working With Students
• Classroom Management
• Communication skills
• Algebra
• Behavior Management
• Classroom Experience
• Lesson Planning
• Conflict Management
• Teaching
• Tutoring
• Word Processing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1