Science Teacher

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Secondary Science Teacher, keen to make an impact working with SEND pupils? A specialist school in South Nottingham are seeking an experienced and inspiring Secondary Teacher to join their supportive, collaborative team.

Set in a beautiful, Grade II-listed building, the school caters to pupils aged 7-18 yrs with SEMH needs.

Job description:

• Planning and delivering engaging Science lessons to learners with complex needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and interactions
• Monitoring student progress
• Pupil supervision outside the class including school trips and activities
• Full-time, permanent role
• Start September 2026
• Salary up to £40,179 (including SEN allowance) - dependent on experience

Person specification:

• Experience working with SEND pupils, ideally within a specialist setting
• Strong experience in teaching GCSE Science
• Experience of behaviour management and de-escalation
• QTS or QTLS

The school offers a varied curriculum, with specialised teaching rooms and facilities. They focus on nurture-style, tailored teaching through small class sizes of around 4-6 pupils. Therapeutic approaches are important to them, offered through building trusting relationships, co-regulation, and regular movement and sensory input.

Being part of a well-established group of specialist schools they offer consistent training and strong internal progression opportunities. They have a big focus on staff wellbeing and offer a friendly and inclusive working environment. The group also offers generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Would this role potentially be of interest to you? Apply now or email on s.wood@linqrecruitment.co.uk to find out more!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nottingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English