Job Description

Job Title: SEND Science Teacher

Area: Bury, Greater Manchester

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £900 - £1,450 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the school:

We are seeking a resilient, passionate, and adaptable SEND Science Teacher who genuinely understands young people and can connect with them beyond the curriculum. This role involves teaching Science across KS2-KS4 to students with a range of special educational needs, including learning difficulties, communication needs, and complex needs.

You will be someone who can quickly learn the context of the setting, adapt your teaching style, and consistently deliver good to outstanding lessons. The ability to work independently, use initiative, and respond calmly and creatively to challenges is essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity to teach Science in smaller class sizes, allowing you to focus on high-quality teaching, relationship-building, and real progress for every pupil.

About the role:

Deliver Science confidently across KS2-KS4 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science)

Delivers engaging, well-structured lessons tailored to meet a range of SEND needs

Works effectively without constant direction and uses initiative

Builds strong, trusting relationships with students

Understands behaviour as communication and responds with consistency and empathy

Above all, understands the students and knows how to reach them

What We're Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching in SEND or specialist settings

Strong understanding of SEND needs and positive behaviour strategies

Ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

Highly organised, adaptable, and proactive approach to teaching and pastoral care

Passion for helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve their full potential

To be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application

Provide two professional child related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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