Secondary Science Teacher in Oakham

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Location: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB

Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent | Term Time

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only. No sponsorship available.

About the Role

Are you a passionate Science Teacher looking for a career where your teaching has a genuine and lasting impact? At Oakham Shires School, we're looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational educator to join our growing team. This is far more than a teaching role; it's an opportunity to transform the lives of autistic young people and those with additional needs by helping them discover the wonders of science in a way that is engaging, meaningful and accessible.

You'll have the freedom to teach creatively, think differently and tailor your lessons to meet the individual needs of every pupil, all within a supportive specialist setting where relationships, wellbeing and achievement come first. If you're ready to inspire confidence, nurture curiosity and celebrate every success, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging, creative and differentiated Science lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of autistic pupils and those with additional learning needs, ensuring every learner can succeed.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate pupil progress, using assessment to inform outstanding teaching and learning.
• Help shape and develop an innovative Science curriculum that prepares pupils for future success.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and families to provide a consistent, pupil-centred approach.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom where pupils feel confident to explore, experiment and achieve.
• Promote pupils' personal development, independence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement, helping drive outstanding outcomes for every young person.

About You

• Holds a Degree and UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Passionate about bringing Science to life and inspiring young people to achieve their potential.
• Experienced in, or enthusiastic about, working with autistic pupils and those with SEND or complex needs.
• Creative, adaptable and able to tailor learning to meet individual needs.
• An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Calm, resilient and solution-focused, with a positive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and delivering exceptional outcomes for every learner.
• Eager to continue developing professionally within a supportive and forward-thinking school.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

About Us

Oakham Shires School is an independent SEN school, part of Options Autism, providing a nurturing environment for autistic children and young people with associated needs. We support pupils to achieve outcomes within their EHCPs while developing communication, life skills, and accredited learning in English, Maths, and Science. Our values-driven approach, known as the Four Cs, promotes curiosity, confidence, courage, and strong communication skills.

Through a personalised, holistic curriculum, pupils are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally as they prepare for adulthood. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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 contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.