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Science Teacher – Autumn 2026 Yateley Campus
(all key stages and ECT’s will be considered, 2nd in Department role potentially available for suitable candidates)
Hurst Lodge School, is an independent SEND school dedicated to supporting children aged 7–19 years who have a range of additional needs. This position is based at our Yateley site where the Senior School, including our 6th form, is located. We pride ourselves on our nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and highly collaborative approach - ensuring every pupil feels understood, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons in all sciences to a minimum of KS3. Develop and implement differentiated teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
•Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
•Assess student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth.
•Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance in accordance with school policies.
•Offer innovative ideas and strategies for curriculum and subject development
•Able to use AI and data intelligently and diagnostically
•Promote positive student behaviour during lessons within your class and across the school.
•Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
Other Responsibilities:
•Promote the safety and wellbeing of students, and help to safeguard students’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
•Help keep own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness. Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school.
Experience:
•Experience working with children / young people with special educational needs (SEN) is beneficial. Proven experience teaching Science up to and including Key Stage 3, with a strong track record of student achievement.
Skills and Knowledge:
•Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification (ECT’s will be considered)
•Degree in Science, or a related field
•Ability to build effective working relationships with students and adults
•Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all students
•Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
•Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and students
•Excellent verbal communication skills
•Active listening skills. The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
•Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Personal Qualities:
•Be passionate in using your knowledge of current theory and practice in teaching and learning, and SEND, to provide a highly effective curriculum delivery, in a stimulating and enjoyable way.
•Be an enthusiastic team player, willing to go above a beyond to facilitate the learning and experience of the young people in your care.
•Be engaged with the school ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open, honest and hardworking team, while keeping the needs of the young people in your care firmly at the centre.
•Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils ·
•Commitment to always maintaining confidentiality
•Commitment to safeguarding pupil wellbeing and equality
•Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference
•Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
Salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Hours: Mon, Wed and Thurs 8.15am – 4.30pm, Tues 8.15am to 5.30pm (includes 1-hour CPD at the end of the day), Fri 8.15am– 1.30pm (32 weeks plus inset days)
The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with safer recruitment practices. Candidates will be required to complete a Hurst Lodge Application Form
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
At Hurst Lodge School, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment where every individual is valued and respected. We continuously strive to challenge discrimination, celebrate diversity, and ensure that our policies and practices reflect our commitment to equal opportunities. By working together, we aim to create a school community where everyone feels empowered, valued, and respected.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.