QTS Science Teacher

Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. You’ll be teaching secondary-aged pupils in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Your role will be to help them learn, develop their abilities, and grow in confidence. As a Science Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll have full support from a multidisciplinary team – including in-house psychologists, teaching assistants, and therapy professionals. Our schools are well-resourced, and your colleagues are passionate about helping every child succeed. You’ll also have access to professional development opportunities to support your own growth and career progression. The transformational effect of Avon Park School is consistently witnessed by parents, carers and professionals alike. The school’s ability to connect and engage with pupils is a result of its strong ethos of “high expectations and aspirations for every child” – and recently achieved an Outstanding rating by Ofsted. All school staff, including teaching, pastoral and therapy, work in a truly collaborative way to ensure each pupil not only develops academically but also emotionally and personally. This ‘whole school’ commitment sees pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s or SEMH grow into capable and confident young people who want to succeed. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Science Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: – Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others – Your genuine passion for teaching Science and the impact your subject can have on young lives – The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class – You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the \’Parents and Carers\’ section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD