Science Teacher

KS3 & KS4

SEMH School

Barking & Dagenham

Are you a creative and resilient science teacher looking to make a real difference? Do you like the idea of having freedom in what, and how you teach? If you like the sound of connecting young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) with science, this role is for you!

SANZA Teaching Agency are supporting an excellent independent SEMH school in the London borough of Barking & Dagenham. They are looking for a science teacher for key stage 3 and key stage 4 (KS3 & KS4).

You will ideally have QTS to be considered for this role. The school is open to unqualified teachers, but you must have previous long-term experience as a secondary KS3/KS4 science teacher/cover supervisor.

About the role:

As a science teacher in an SEMH school, you will teach small classes of students (4-6 students per class). There will be behaviour mentors in each class. You will have a lot of freedom to teach a bespoke science curriculum, allowing for creativity, fun, practical, experiment- based science teaching.

Start date:

The role is to start in September 2026, however, there is potential for the role to start in May 2026 (by negotiation).

About the school:

The school supports both primary and secondary aged students and takes a restorative, therapeutic, trauma- informed approach. It is small and nurturing with a calm atmosphere and fantastic, highly supportive leadership. Students who attend the school all have Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) with Social, Emotional Mental Health needs as their primary need.

The school aims to empower students and increase confidence and wellbeing through communication, collaboration and trust.

Next steps:

Click ''Apply now'' to apply now for this excellent, rewarding opportunity as a science teacher. Alternatively, more information please contact Lauren McNaught at SANZA Teaching on (phone number removed) (url removed)

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