Science Teacher (Behaviour)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and committed Teacher of Science to join our dedicated team from September 2026 on a permanent basis.

Our school provides education for secondary-aged learners with social, emotional and behavioural needs. We are passionate about creating a nurturing, supportive and structured environment where every young person can achieve success, develop confidence and reach their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and who thrives in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated Science lessons to secondary-aged pupils.
• Build positive relationships with learners and support them to overcome barriers to learning.
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external agencies to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and its commitment to improving outcomes for all learners.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching Science at secondary level.
• Experience of working with children and young people who present with challenging behaviour or additional behavioural needs.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with learners.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable

• Experience working within a specialist, alternative provision or behaviour setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and restorative practices.
• Ability to teach Science across Key Stages 3 and 4.

What We Offer

• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
• A positive and collaborative working environment.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and any other pre-employment checks required by safer recruitment guidelines.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.