Science Teacher (SEND Specialist) | Outstanding Multi-Academy Trust
Are you a passionate and inspiring educator who believes every child deserves to discover the wonders of science?
We are recruiting an exceptional SEND Science Teacher to deliver engaging and tailored science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will be joining an amazing, forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust renowned for its outstanding pupil support, inclusive ethos, and commitment to staff well-being.
Why This Trust?
- Inspirational Environment:
Work within a highly supportive, collaborative, and ambitious educational trust that champions inclusive practice.
- World-Class Facilities: Access modern, well-equipped science laboratories specially designed to accommodate a diverse range of learning needs.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from extensive, tailored CPD, dedicated mentorship, and rapid career progression routes.
- Staff Well-being Perks: Enjoy a robust focus on work-life balance, including comprehensive health and wellness initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspiring Delivery: Plan and teach creative, practical, and highly differentiated science lessons across KS3 and KS4, fostering a deep curiosity for the physical world.
- Inclusive Differentiation: Adapt the national science curriculum effectively to support pupils with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
- Progress Tracking: Utilise robust formative assessments to accurately track student milestones, working closely with the SENCO and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).
- Nurturing Atmosphere: Maintain an inclusive, safe, and positive classroom environment that fosters high self-esteem, confidence, and safe engagement in practical experiments.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Proven experience teaching Science at KS3 and KS4.
- Deep understanding of high-quality SEND pedagogy and a track record of implementing effective differentiation strategies.
- Resilience, empathy, and excellent communication skills to build meaningful relationships with neurodiverse learners.