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Job title: Secondary Science Teacher
Location: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB
Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only. No sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you a passionate Science Teacher ready to make a real difference every day? At Oakham Shires School, you'll do more than teach Science—you'll inspire autistic young people and pupils with additional needs to discover, question and achieve in ways they never thought possible. Every lesson is an opportunity to spark curiosity, build confidence and unlock potential.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and creative teacher who believes learning should be engaging, practical and accessible for every pupil. You'll have the freedom to bring Science to life through innovative teaching, adapting your approach to meet individual needs while helping pupils develop the skills, resilience and independence they need for the future.
Working as part of a supportive and passionate team, you'll be surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to putting pupils first. Together, you'll celebrate every milestone, create meaningful learning experiences and help shape a school where every young person can thrive.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where your teaching changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver engaging, hands-on Science lessons that spark curiosity and inspire a love of learning.
- Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of autistic pupils and those with additional learning needs, enabling every learner to thrive.
- Monitor and assess progress, using feedback and assessment to maximise pupil achievement.
- Help shape an innovative Science curriculum that prepares pupils for future success.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and families to provide a consistent, pupil-centred approach.
- Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom where pupils feel confident to explore, experiment and succeed.
- Promote independence, resilience, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
- Contribute to whole-school improvement and help deliver outstanding outcomes for every pupil.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Holds a Degree and UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Passionate about bringing Science to life and inspiring young people to achieve their potential.
- Experienced in, or enthusiastic about, working with autistic pupils and those with SEND or complex needs.
- Creative, adaptable and able to tailor learning to meet individual needs.
- An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Calm, resilient and solution-focused, with a positive approach to overcoming challenges.
- Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and delivering exceptional outcomes for every learner.
- Eager to continue developing professionally within a supportive and forward-thinking school.
- Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
About Us
Oakham Shires School is an independent SEN school, part of Options Autism, providing a nurturing environment for autistic children and young people with associated needs.
We support pupils to achieve outcomes within their EHCPs while developing communication, life skills, and accredited learning in English, Maths, and Science. Our values-driven approach, known as the Four C’s, promotes curiosity, confidence, courage, and strong communication skills.
Through a personalised, holistic curriculum, pupils are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally as they prepare for adulthood.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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