Science Teacher - SEMH Secondary School

Science Teacher – SEMH Secondary School – Uttoxeter – Full‑time | April start

Simply Education is proud to be working in partnership with a brand‑new SEMH secondary school in Uttoxeter, opening in April, to recruit a Science Teacher.

This role involves teaching Science at GCSE and Functional Skills level to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, within a supportive and structured environment designed to help students re‑engage with learning.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging Science lessons at GCSE and Functional Skills level. Teaching will be adapted to meet a range of emotional and behavioural needs, with a strong focus on building positive, consistent relationships with pupils. You will work closely with SEND and pastoral teams to support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience teaching Science at secondary level. You should be confident working with pupils with SEMH or SEND needs and have a calm, consistent approach to behaviour management. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is required, along with satisfactory professional references.

You will be supported by a dedicated SEND specialist consultant who takes the time to understand your experience and career goals. Simply Education offers honest communication, tailored job matching and access to roles within high‑quality specialist provisions, with ongoing support throughout the recruitment process and placement.

This is an opportunity to be part of a brand‑new SEMH provision at an exciting stage of development. The school offers small class sizes, a strong focus on wellbeing and supportive leadership with clear behaviour frameworks.

Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks, reference checks and safeguarding vetting in line with safer recruitment practice and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.