Science Teacher - SEN​/SEMH; KS3-KS4 - Specialist Provision. Education & Trai

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £37,500 (negotiable) + SEN Allowance
Contract: Permanent Full-time Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / September starts available

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and experienced Secondary Science Teacher to join a specialist SEN provision in Nottinghamshire. This is a permanent opportunity within a growing school supporting pupils with a range of additional needs in a highly supportive and well‑resourced environment.

You will be responsible for delivering engaging GCSE Science lessons to small class groups, ensuring teaching is highly differentiated to meet a wide range of SEMH and additional learning needs.

This role is well suited to a teacher who is looking to work in a setting where consistency, positive relationships, and creativity are central to learning and pupil development.

• Plan and deliver high‑quality GCSE Science lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and other additional needs
• Maintain a calm, structured, and supportive classroom environment
• Work closely with teaching assistants to support engagement and progress
• Assess, track and report on pupil progress in line with school requirements
• Contribute to wider school activities including enrichment, interventions and educational visits

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong experience teaching Secondary Science (GCSE experience essential)
• Experience working with SEMH and/or SEND learners
• Effective behaviour management strategies and a resilient approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service or willingness to obtain prior to start)

• Permanent contract with long‑term stability
• Competitive salary plus SEN allowance
• Small class sizes (maximum 6 pupils) with strong staffing ratios
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and pupil‑focused working environment
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and employee benefits package

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.