Science Teacher

Job Title: Science Teacher – SEMH School (Challenging Behaviour)
Location: Wandsworth, London
Start Date: September 2024
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a resilient and passionate Science Teacher looking to make a real difference?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join a specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Wandsworth. This unique role involves working with students who exhibit challenging behaviour, helping them re-engage with education in a supportive and structured environment.

The Role:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated Science lessons (KS3 & KS4) tailored to students with SEMH needs.

• Manage challenging behaviour with a trauma-informed approach, promoting positive engagement.

• Work closely with support staff, therapists, and pastoral teams to create a nurturing learning environment.

• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs, ensuring progress and confidence-building.

• Contribute to the development of a curriculum that fosters both academic and personal growth.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience in the UK.

• Experience teaching Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) at secondary level.

• A strong behaviour management background, ideally within SEMH, PRUs, or alternative provision.

• Resilience, patience, and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

• The ability to build strong relationships with students who have experienced trauma or disengagement.

Why Join This School?

• A supportive and specialist team dedicated to transforming young lives.

• Small class sizes with high staff-to-student ratios.

• Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed practice and behaviour management.

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ education and wellbeing.

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.
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