At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Job Title: Science Teacher
Smallbrook School, Sleap, Wem, SY4 5AL
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:45 am – 4:20 pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Are you a Science Teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people and passionate about shaping the future of pupils with Special Educational Needs?
Smallbrook School located just outside of Wem, is seeking a passionate and skilled Science Teacher to join our team.
As a Science Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering a dynamic and inclusive science curriculum that not only meets the academic needs of our students but also supports their social and emotional development. You'll work as part of a collaborative and supportive team to help pupils re-engage with education, overcome barriers to learning, and build the confidence and skills they need for life beyond school.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing specialist SEN provision. Our school supports pupils from KS2 to 6th form with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH )needs, offering a personalised and therapeutic learning environment designed to meet each pupil’s academic and personal potential
Plan and deliver a broad, balanced, and differentiated Science curriculum, tailored to the diverse needs and abilities of students with SEMH
Employ engaging, multi-sensory and inclusive teaching strategies to meet a range of learning styles and individual needs
Contribute to the development of schemes of work and lesson planning within the Science department
Monitor and assess pupil progress, set clear targets, and provide constructive feedback to support academic and personal growth
Work closely with the wider school team, including therapists, support staff, and senior leadership, to deliver holistic support
Incorporate Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development across science lessons
Experience teaching Science at KS3 and KS4
A genuine passion for working with young people with SEMH needs
Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils with complex needs
A flexible, resilient, and compassionate approach to teaching
Full UK Driving Licence
This is more than just a teaching role – it’s a chance to leave a lasting impact. You will help shape the culture, ethos, and curriculum of a school designed to empower pupils to achieve their best. Smallbrook School offers a creative, inclusive, and supportive environment, where innovation is encouraged and every member of staff is valued as part of our growing team.
Smallbrook School is a co-educational day school based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire. We cater to pupils aged 7–18 with a range of complex needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as those diagnosed with autism or displaying behaviours associated with autism.
At Smallbrook, we provide a therapeutic, supportive, and inclusive learning environment, committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise and reach their potential. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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