Science Teacher

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Science Teacher!

Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start Date: November 2026

Note: UK applicants only; no sponsorship available.

About the Role

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of students? We’re on the lookout for a passionate and motivated Science Teacher to join our dedicated education team at Dibden Park School. Here, you’ll support students with autism, SEND, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.

This is your chance to step away from the pressures of large mainstream classes and rediscover your love for teaching. With small class sizes, extensive support, and a student-centered approach, you’ll have the time and flexibility to build meaningful relationships, tailor learning to individual needs, and celebrate every success along the way.

As our Science Teacher, you’ll inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through engaging, practical lessons that help students achieve qualifications, develop life skills, and realize their potential.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging and personalized Science lessons to small classes and individual students.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning, communication, and emotional needs.
• Monitor progress and support students to achieve meaningful academic and personal outcomes.
• Develop individual learning and behavior support strategies.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive.
• Work closely with support staff, families, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for every student.
• Promote positive behavior, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent desired.
• A passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Experience delivering engaging lessons and achieving positive outcomes.
• The ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence in students.
• Adaptable, patient, and resilient approach to teaching.
• Strong communication, organizational, and IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience working with students with SEND, autism, or SEMH needs is desirable but not essential.

About Us

Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, dedicated to supporting students with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviors. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalized support help every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our broad and purposeful curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience. We work closely with families to foster strong relationships and a supportive community.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise, and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We are proud to be part of OFG Education, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for six consecutive years.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people.

Benefits Include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

london (abbey wood)

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

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