Science Teacher - Maternity Cover

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us!

Location: 3 Dimensions School, Somerset, TA20 3AJ

Salary: up to £39,500 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contract: Fixed Term - Sept 2026, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you a Science Teacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? We are looking for an experienced Science teacher to join the team at 3 Dimensions School.

About the Role

We are looking for an outstanding SEND classroom practitioner to lead Science across our school. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning in Science and will have the ability to develop secure relationships with our pupils and develop staff in a team which prides itself as being collaborative and supportive.

You will be:

• Managing the provision of individual classroom support, small group work, 1:1 withdrawal sessions as well as the differentiation of learning resources and development of appropriate teaching and learning styles for students.
• Responsible for the deployment of support staff, evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of SEND provision, reporting as required to the SLT and Governing Body.
• Working closely with external agencies to ensure our students get the best possible support to be able to achieve their potential.
• Leading staff INSET opportunities around Individual Needs and ensuring all staff are aware of new SEND initiatives and developments in legislation.
• Expected to teach some lessons in your subject in order for you to have an opportunity to work with larger groups of students in an area of interest and expertise.

If you are excited about providing first class provision to our young people and are looking for a fresh challenge, then we would love to discuss the role with you more.

Key Skills Required:

• UK Qualified Teacher Status
• Have a background of teaching Science, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
• Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practice, process and curriculum
• Be experienced working within an educational setting, supporting with autism and challenging behaviour
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build ongoing positive relationships with the pupil

About the school

3 Dimensions School is in an exciting phase of growth and development. With not just one, but two school sites! Resulting in a far wider offer of educational places, and a wealth of opportunities for young people with SEN (i.e., Learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PDA, Attachment Disorder, and young people who have experienced previous trauma).

3 Dimensions School is an Options Autism School, within the Outcomes First Group. We are an inclusive, forward-thinking school, who embrace diversity.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Chard, Ilminster, Honiton and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• 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.

And that’s not all, 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 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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.