Science Teacher (SEN)

Service Overview

Hillcrest Jubilee School is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated education provision that provides support to c31 pupils aged 8-16 year with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The School has an excellent reputation for providing highly effective education, therapy, welfare and support to all children and young people that they teach. The curriculum at our education provision provides a structured and supportive environment and is planned to meet the personal, academic and pastoral needs of the pupils at each stage of their schooling. We are within a commutable distance of Havant, Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Chichester and Petersfield and other surrounding towns and villages.

Job Summary and Duties

As the Science Teacher, your role will involve providing teaching support within the framework of the National Curriculum, GCSE’s and Functional Skills Programme. You will be part of a strong dedicated team committed to providing our students with the very best outcomes; planning and promoting teaching and learning outside of normal classroom settings to children with social, emotional and mental health needs. The post holder will be part of a strong dedicated team committed to providing our students with the very best outcomes through academic studies. The role will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, committed and flexible, who can easily engage with students that may be reluctant to engage in lessons due to previous life experiences.

The position if offered on a full time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week plus after school meetings (during term time only, including 5 non-pupil days). We are looking to appoint a flexible, adaptable and dedicated individual with experience working with pupils with SEMH and Behavioural difficulties.

Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties would include:

Teaching Science to students with a range of abilities

Preparing, planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining an awareness of curriculum developments

Writing and implement individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targets

Build relationships with all young people, which will encourage their interest and participation in their education

Creating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settings. 

Key Skills Required

Hold Qualified Teacher Status

Have a background of teaching S, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level

Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practise, process and curriculum

Be experienced working within an SEN setting, supporting with challenging behaviour (SEMH/EBD)

Effective communication skills with the ability to build ongoing positive relationships with the students

Please apply online now or call 0330 998 0441 for further information.

Although Outcomes First Group salaries are in-line with the National Teachers Pay Scale, Terms & Conditions of this position are specific to Outcomes First Group

Please also note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications. 

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date