Science Teacher - SEN/SEMH (KS3–KS4) - Specialist Provision

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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)

Benefits:

• 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

  About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment specialises in connecting education professionals with specialist schools and alternative provisions across the UK. We focus on long-term and permanent opportunities across SEN, SEMH, and mainstream education settings.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To apply or discuss the role, please get in touch with the team at Luma today. 

We recruit for a wide range of SEN, SEMH and mainstream teaching roles. If this position isn’t suitable, please get in touch to discuss current and upcoming opportunities.