Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £37,500 (negotiable) + SEN Allowance
Contract: Permanent Full-time Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / September starts available
Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and experienced Secondary Science Teacher to join a specialist SEN provision in Nottinghamshire. This is a permanent opportunity within a growing school supporting pupils with a range of additional needs in a highly supportive and well‑resourced environment.
You will be responsible for delivering engaging GCSE Science lessons to small class groups, ensuring teaching is highly differentiated to meet a wide range of SEMH and additional learning needs.
This role is well suited to a teacher who is looking to work in a setting where consistency, positive relationships, and creativity are central to learning and pupil development.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high‑quality GCSE Science lessons in line with the national curriculum
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and other additional needs
- Maintain a calm, structured, and supportive classroom environment
- Work closely with teaching assistants to support engagement and progress
- Assess, track and report on pupil progress in line with school requirements
- Contribute to wider school activities including enrichment, interventions and educational visits
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Strong experience teaching Secondary Science (GCSE experience essential)
- Experience working with SEMH and/or SEND learners
- Effective behaviour management strategies and a resilient approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils
- Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service or willingness to obtain prior to start)
Benefits
- Permanent contract with long‑term stability
- Competitive salary plus SEN allowance
- Small class sizes (maximum 6 pupils) with strong staffing ratios
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and pupil‑focused working environment
- Pension scheme, life assurance, and employee benefits package
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
