Science Teacher

Role: Science teacher

Location: Exeter

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Start date: January 2025

Salary: MPS1 - UPS3 (plus SEN Allowance)

Are you a dedicated and passionate science teacher looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs? Long-Term Teachers is seeking an exceptional educator to join a nurturing and supportive school environment, teaching students aged 7 - 16 and shaping their academic and personal development.

About the role:

As a science teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons, allowing for personalised learning and the opportunity to build strong relationships with students

• Work in small classes, allowing for personalised learning and the opportunity to build strong relationships with students

• Foster a positive, safe and respectful learning environment in line with the schools’ ethos of making sure everyone is respected and valued

• Utilise relational practices to understand and respond effectively to challenging behaviours, supporting students to develop resilience and confidence

• Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals, including support staff and SEN specialists, to deliver holistic education and care

• Play a vital role in helping students achieve their full potential, both academically and emotionally

What the school offers:

This is a unique educational setting that combines a nurturing approach with high academic standards, designed specifically for students with SEMH needs. The school emphasizes:

• A culture of inclusivity, respect and emotional safety

• Innovative teaching strategies that cater to the whole child, helping them thrive in and beyond the classroom

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression, supported by a forward-thinking leadership team

• A collaborative and supportive environment where every staff member’s contribution is valued

About you:

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching science at KS3 and KS4, with a passion for making the subject accessible and exciting

• A strong understanding of SEMH needs and experience working in similar settings (preferred but not essential)

• Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to foster positive relationships

• A commitment to creating a safe, respectful and engaging learning environment that promotes both academic and personal growth

Take the next step in your teaching career and help shape the future for students who need your passion and dedication the most!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

• Permanent job roles

• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

• Working to Agency Workers Regulations

• Interview preparation, advice and support

• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay