Lead Science Teacher : Specialist SEND Secondary
Are you an experienced SEN practitioner ready to shape a brand:new provision?
We are seeking a high:calibre Science Teacher with a proven track record in special education to join our founding team in Chaldon, Surrey. This is not just a teaching post; it is an invitation to help establish the pedagogical roots of a brand:new school that opened in September 2025. If you have deep expertise in autism and a passion for making the Science curriculum accessible to those with complex needs, we want to hear from you.
The Package
Salary: GBP34,398 : GBP48,913 (M1 : UPS1 Fringe)
Bonus: GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Teachers
Hours: 40 hours per week (Early 4:00 PM finish on Fridays)
Location: Chaldon, Surrey (Near Rockshaw Road)
Why This Role is Different
For the experienced SEN professional, this role offers the autonomy and specialised environment youve been looking for:
Founding Influence: Contribute directly to the development of the Science curriculum and school:wide self:evaluation from day one.
Specialist Environment: Work in a school specifically designed for learners (Ages 11:16) with social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing needs.
Multi:Disciplinary Power: Collaborate daily with a supernumerary intervention team to ensure holistic progress for every student.
Leadership Pathway: Provide subject leadership and professional support to other teachers and support staff.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Differentiation: Deliver high:quality Science teaching tailored to pupils with autism and multiple learning difficulties.
Strategic Planning: Maintain and implement short, medium, and long:term plans that prioritise individual EHCP outcomes.
Expert Advocacy: Lead and contribute to the review of EHCPs, PEPs, and LAC reviews with a focus on optimised learning targets.
Behavioural Excellence: Utilise non:confrontational strategies and professional conduct to manage challenging behaviours within a supportive framework.
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Essential for this role.
SEND Expertise: Significant experience delivering a differentiated curriculum to pupils with autism and complex needs.
Clinical Insight: Knowledge of associated co:morbid conditions and how they affect the learning process.
Resilience and Reflection: The ability to remain calm and reflective in a challenging, fast:paced environment.
Mobility: A driving license is highly desirable due to our rural location and potential travel to our satellite site in Caterham.
Join the Journey
Be part of a group that values your expertise and provides the resources you need to succeed.
For a confidential discussion, contact Paul at Randstad: Phone: Email: : You will be based at our Chaldon school with a requirement to work at our Caterham site when required.