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Science Teacher - Secondary SEMH School
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Contract: Full-time, permanent (temporary appointments also considered)
Start Date: ASAP
SEND Inclusion Support is working in partnership with a specialist school in Chesterfield to recruit a knowledgeable and engaging Science Teacher to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher with a strong science background who can deliver engaging lessons to secondary-aged pupils, including teaching up to GCSE level.
The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and requires a teacher who can adapt their approach, build positive relationships and make learning accessible to pupils who may have faced barriers to education.
The school is ideally looking for someone to join on a permanent, full-time basis, although an experienced temporary teacher would also be considered in the interim.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
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Planning and delivering engaging Science lessons to secondary-aged pupils, up to GCSE level.
Planning and delivering engaging Science lessons to secondary-aged pupils, up to GCSE level.
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Teaching scientific concepts in a clear, accessible and practical way.
Teaching scientific concepts in a clear, accessible and practical way.
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Adapting lessons and resources to meet pupils' individual abilities, needs and learning styles.
Adapting lessons and resources to meet pupils' individual abilities, needs and learning styles.
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Creating a structured, positive classroom environment that supports engagement and progress.
Creating a structured, positive classroom environment that supports engagement and progress.
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Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging confidence in learning.
Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging confidence in learning.
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Using effective behaviour management strategies to support pupils with SEMH needs.
Using effective behaviour management strategies to support pupils with SEMH needs.
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Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching to help learners achieve their potential.
Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching to help learners achieve their potential.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent support and high-quality teaching.
Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent support and high-quality teaching.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a committed and adaptable teacher who can bring Science to life and motivate pupils to engage with their learning.
You will ideally have:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
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A strong Science background and secure subject knowledge.
A strong Science background and secure subject knowledge.
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Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils, ideally up to GCSE level.
Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils, ideally up to GCSE level.
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The ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
The ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
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Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
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A calm, patient and consistent approach when working with pupils with SEMH needs.
A calm, patient and consistent approach when working with pupils with SEMH needs.
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The ability to build positive relationships and encourage pupils to reach their potential.
The ability to build positive relationships and encourage pupils to reach their potential.
Experience within a specialist SEMH or SEND setting would be advantageous, but we would also welcome applications from mainstream Science teachers who are interested in working in a specialist environment.
What's on Offer?
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A full-time, permanent teaching opportunity.
A full-time, permanent teaching opportunity.
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Temporary appointments considered for the interim.
Temporary appointments considered for the interim.
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The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who benefit from a more specialist approach to education.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who benefit from a more specialist approach to education.
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A supportive school environment with a focus on improving engagement, progress and outcomes.
A supportive school environment with a focus on improving engagement, progress and outcomes.
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The chance to use your subject expertise to inspire the next generation of learners.
The chance to use your subject expertise to inspire the next generation of learners.
If you are a Science Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Chesterfield, we would love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV to SEND Inclusion Support for consideration.
SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.