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Science Teacher

  1. SEN General
  2. Cumbria
Date posted : 16/07/26
  1. Full Time
£32,916 - 35,672 per year

Job description

Science Teacher

Salary: Up to £35,672 per annum DOE
Full Time | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Start Date: January 2027 or earlier by mutual agreement

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Science Teacher to join a specialist education setting supporting young people with Autism and additional learning needs.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to teach across key stages in a highly supportive environment with small class sizes of up to 3 students, dedicated learning support, and access to a skilled multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring Science lessons, develop individualised learning programmes, and help students achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the Role

  • Teach Science across a range of key stages.
  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs.
  • Create and implement long and medium-term curriculum plans.
  • Support students with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) in their learning and personal development.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Contribute to wider school life, enrichment activities, and outdoor learning opportunities.

About You

We are looking for a passionate teacher who:

  • Has excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
  • Can create a structured, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Is creative, practical, and adaptable in their approach to teaching.
  • Has experience preparing students for qualifications, including GCSEs.
  • Can manage complex behaviours effectively.
  • Has an interest in SEND and Autism education.
  • Is committed to achieving positive outcomes for all learners.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

What We Offer

  • Small class sizes with high levels of support.
  • Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
  • Clear career progression pathways.
  • Friendly and supportive staff teams.
  • Employee discount scheme.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks provided at no cost.

Safeguarding Statement
The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, online searches, and all other relevant pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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