Science Teacher

Position

Science Teacher

Qualifications

• Has a passion for working with children and young people.
• Ideally has worked with children in an SEN setting.
• Has an absolute enthusiasm for teaching Science up to KS4.
• Has a teaching qualification.
• Has a degree in Science or a related subject.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
• Extremely self motivated.
• Secure understanding of safeguarding children and equality.
• Reliable, resilient with an excellent attendance record.
• Strong team player.

Is this you? Then we would welcome your application!

About the school

Yarrow Heights School is a mixed 7 16, local authority funded, SEN day school for children, most of whom have high functioning ASD. At Yarrow Heights every pupil is valued and treated as an individual and with respect. We are a team with extensive experience and expertise in special education and therapeutic support for pupils whose needs can no longer be met in a mainstream provision. The vision of our school is to nurture aspiration, develop resilience and empower learning. It is centred on our single desire to make a positive, lifelong difference to the lives of our pupils.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• A calm environment that prioritises staff wellbeing.
• Part of an Ofsted OUTSTANDING School (Sept 2025) to share best practices.
• A pension.
• Free lunch.
• Free parking.
• A cohesive, collaborative team focused on pupils.
• Supportive and friendly workplace.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date, therefore we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check with at least two references covering the last three years, and we will need to request references from where you have previously worked with children. References may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.