Science Teacher

Location: Wings School Notts, NG22 8NB

Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 (M1 – UPS3) Plus £2,786 SEN allowance

Closing Date: Thursday 30th April with interviews w/c 4th May

Job Type: permanent

Wings School Notts, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist day school near Newark in Nottinghamshire, for children and young people aged between the ages of 9 and 17. We provide a safe learning environment for children and young people with a wide range of varying needs including social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attachment difficulties (AD).

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people, committed to inclusive practice and eager to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.
• Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.
• Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.

• Promote exemplary standards of behaviour, in line with school policies and procedures.
• Understand the school’s safeguarding procedures and actively promote pupils’ wellbeing and safety.
• Work with the DSL and their deputies to ensure safeguarding is at the core of your practice.
• Contribute to risk assessments for pupils, locations and activities as appropriate.
• Manage systems, procedures and policy to secure positive welfare, personal development, behaviour, and engagement of the pupil cohort.
• Provide mentoring or counselling to pupils.
• Keep appropriate records regarding behaviour, engagement, welfare and safeguarding.

• Uphold the school’s vision, values, and ethos and those of Kedleston Group.
• Contribute to a culture where pupils and staff experience a positive and enriching school life.
• Uphold ambitious educational standards which prepare pupils from all backgrounds for their next phase of education and life.
• Cultivate and sustain positive and respectful relationships across the school community, and with other stakeholders.
• Help create and sustain a safe, orderly and inclusive environment.
• Model a culture of high staff professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with school, Kedleston network colleagues, and partner agencies.

• Keep up to date with matters relating to the school, its pupils, policies and curriculum.
• Attend regular meetings.
• Undertake relevant CPD.
• Carry out other duties, as directed by the headteacher, in accordance with school policies and procedures.

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Science Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A qualification in SEND education is desirable.
• Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream settings are very welcome.
• A strong understanding of the social, emotional and behavioural needs of vulnerable learners.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students who may be anxious, disengaged or distressed.
• Experience in teaching Science as a specialism.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.
• Excellent communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.
• A calm, patient and trauma-informed approach, with effective de-escalation skills.
• A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within an education setting.
• Resilience, flexibility and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We offer:

• a competitive salary and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.
• a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running.
• continued professional development and training.
• a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people.
• bonuses for refer a friend and successful OFSTED inspections.
• life assurance.
• cycle to work scheme, employee perks and discounts platform.
• birthday treats, long service and employee of the month awards.
• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice, free flu jab.