Science Educator

The Teaching Personnel team is dedicated to supporting vulnerable children with special educational needs. We are currently seeking a qualified Science Teacher to join our team in the Wirral area. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching science in settings catering to children with SEMH and other complex needs.

This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position covering Years 3-7 across three closely located sites. The successful candidate will be a resilient and compassionate professional with a passion for supporting learners who need a tailored approach to their education. They will work collaboratively with other staff to implement strategies that support students with SEMH and other complex needs.

Job Description:
The role involves planning and delivering engaging science lessons tailored to the needs of students in Years 3-7, adapting teaching strategies to accommodate individual learning needs and behavioural challenges. The teacher will provide a nurturing and supportive environment to foster both academic and personal growth.

Key Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching science, preferably in settings catering to children with special educational needs.
• A resilient, patient, and empathetic approach to teaching and classroom management.
• Familiarity with working with students who exhibit challenging behaviours.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary for this position is estimated to be around £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. This includes a competitive rate of pay, plus 12.07% statutory holiday pay. Teaching Personnel offers all their workers free child protection and prevent duty training. Candidates must undergo a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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