Science And/Or English Teacher

Science and/or English Teacher | London SE9

Monday to Friday, between 8.45am and 4pm | 33 hours per week pro rata | £26,000 to £46,000 pro rata per annum based on experience and qualifications | Term-time only | Immediate start

Our client is an independent school specialising in providing a nurturing, alternative education for young people aged 11-19 who are disengaged from mainstream education, or who have additional needs such as autism, anxiety and ADHD. They are a small school with approximately 60 students and a friendly, family‑based environment that supports vulnerable young people to achieve outstanding outcomes where previously little success was expected.

Responsibilities

• Work in groups of up to 10 young people, responsible for the development and delivery of innovative Key Stage 3 and GCSE Science and/or English programmes of study.
• Help ensure that students benefit fully from their learning and that steady and sustainable improvements are made in overall levels of retention and achievement.
• Develop lesson plans, manage the classroom, and use creative approaches to engage, motivate and inspire learners.
• Teach Science and/or English up to GCSE level (ideal but not mandatory).
• Support existing staff with curriculum development and new projects.
• Undertake associated organisation and administration, including timetabling, course reviews, evaluations and classroom observations.
• Contribute fully to team meetings, staff development, planning, moderation and assessment activities.
• Maintain high levels of student retention and achievement and support progression.
• Assist with educational and community outreach activities and the school\’s enrichment ethos across all courses.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Possession of a teaching qualification (Cert Ed) or equivalent, or a firm commitment to obtaining one.
• A Level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, including lesson planning, resource development and student assessment.
• Experience delivering a student‑centred curriculum to learners at varying levels.
• Experience supporting students with behavioural difficulties, ESOL and/or additional learning needs.
• Ability to devise exciting and stimulating learning activities.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A creative, caring and compassionate approach and a strong team ethos.
• Knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding requirements, with a commitment to learner wellbeing.
• Willingness to undertake a DBS/police check.
• Available now or as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Monthly pay into your bank/building society account on or around the 25th of each month.
• Auto‑enrolment into the Workplace Pension scheme (if eligible).
• 28 days\’ holiday per year pro rata, to be taken outside of term time.

This role is available for an immediate start or as soon as possible.

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