Specialist Science Teacher

We are looking to recruit a Specialist Science Teacher Grade 3, Grade 4 or Grade 5 (dependent on skills and experience)

Experience of working with students with Autistic Spectrum Conditions is desirable. 

Hours -  37.5 hours per working week

Salary Grade 3 - £32,846.00

Salary Grade 4 - £39,327.00

Salary Grade 5 £45,518.00

Location -  Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport SK8 1JE

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people? Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled life? Do you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career and development?

Inscape House School is a non-maintained ASC specialist day school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. It is part of the Together Trust, a charity that has been providing care, education and support in the North West of England since 1870. The post holder will be a member of the Inscape House School or Post 16 department on the Cheadle campus. 

We offer a comprehensive range of CPD opportunities to support personal and career development.

What can you bring to our classroom….?

Can you teach the Science National Curriculum, (which could include working towards Entry Level, or GCSE) to students in Key Stages 3, 4 or Post 16?

Can you adapt the teaching of curricula to meet the varying learning needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and develop high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge, both academically and socially?

Do you create a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect taking into account pupils’ sensory needs? We are seeking someone who will demonstrate the values and behaviours that are consistent with a positive deposition and empathic understanding of the pupils’ needs, so as to develop their self-belief and confidence in their own abilities.

Are you able to promote outstanding progress and outcomes by pupils both academically and socially as well as work in a multi-disciplinary capacity with the school’s Therapy Team to ensure that good autism practice is embedded within lessons and progress towards EHCP outcomes are being met?

There is a requirement for occasional attendance at evening meetings, course attendance, and home visits outside normal school hours. Normal arrangements regarding school holidays apply.

Why work for us?

- You will be joining a great team of like-minded people.

- We are proud to be a real living wage employer and offer annual incremental pay progression.

- Flexible working encouraged.

- 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.

- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.

- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.

- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.

- Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider Lifeworks.

- Access to health plans where you can subscribe to claim towards therapy, dental etc. through Telus Health.

- Free in person and online yoga classes for all staff.

- A range of discounts and cycle to work schemes as well as staff council and staff networks.

Visit our website - https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us

Take a look at our short video https://youtu.be/HYwvUmJuJhY

If this sounds like a place for you and you think you have the relevant

skills and experience we are looking for please get in touch at

jobs@togethertrust.org.uk or apply now. We would love to hear from you!

The closing date for applications is 10th April at 10am.

We may remove this position should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.