Job Title: Science Instructor (Maternity Cover)
Salary/Grade: Starting £28,000 - £30,000. Potential for increase depending on experience.
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm all year around
Contract Type: Temporary. Maternity Cover until 21st July 2027.
Supervised by: Teaching and Learning Lead
Main Purpose: To deliver engaging and accessible Science lessons to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will teach Science across KS3 Entry Level and KS4 GCSE Biology, adapting pre-planned lessons to meet individual learning needs and helping pupils make progress in a supportive learning environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Learning
- Deliver high-quality Science lessons to KS3 Entry Level and KS4 GCSE Biology pupils.
- Adapt existing lesson plans and resources to meet the individual needs of SEND learners.
- Create a calm, structured and inclusive classroom environment where pupils can achieve success.
- Use a range of teaching strategies to engage pupils with a variety of learning needs.
- Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards Science.
Assessment
- Monitor and record pupil progress.
- Provide feedback to pupils and contribute to assessment records.
- Work with the Teaching and Learning Lead to identify pupils requiring additional support.
Working with Others
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other staff to support pupil learning.
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers when required.
- Attend relevant meetings and training.
Safeguarding
- Promote the welfare and safety of all pupils at all times.
- Report any safeguarding concerns immediately in line with school policies and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
- Maintain professional boundaries and follow all safeguarding procedures.
General Responsibilities
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Follow school policies relating to health and safety, behaviour and data protection.
- Undertake relevant CPD and mandatory safeguarding training.
- Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.
Personal Specification
CRITERIA
QUALITIES
Qualification and training
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised teaching qualification. (not essential)
- Degree or relevant qualification in Biology or another Science subject.
- Experience of working with young people, preferably within a school or SEND setting.
- Knowledge of Science, particularly Biology to GCSE level.
- Ability to adapt learning to meet a range of SEND needs.
Skills & Knowledge
- Experience teaching KS3 Science and/or GCSE Biology.
- Knowledge of Entry Level Science qualifications.
- Good classroom management and communication skills.
- Good organisational and IT skills.
- Experience supporting pupils with additional needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH or moderate learning difficulties.
Personal
- Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for raising any concerns
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, young people and vulnerable adults Willingness to continuously update skills and knowledge
- Emotional resilience and a flexible approach accommodating changing priorities and working patterns
- Awareness of health and safety requirements relevant to the job
Person specification
Whilst every effort has been made to include the specific roles and responsibilities here, an employee will be expected to comply with any reasonable request made by a manager to undertake work of a similar level of responsibility which may not be identified above.
All staff are expected to follow the guidance and expectations of the Staff Code of Conduct and school policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff handbook.
The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.
This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with you, may be updated and changed by your performance manager, in agreement with the Headteacher to reflect changes to the job commensurate with the grade and job title.
Last review date: August 2026
Next review date: August 2027
Headteacher/line manager’s signature: _______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
V.A.S.E. The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring check.
Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, the Academy performs standardized online and social media searches for all shortlisted candidates to evaluate their suitability for working with children. This transparent process focuses exclusively on identifying public information relevant to safeguarding and professional standards, allowing the Academy to address any potential concerns during the interview. All checks are conducted consistently to uphold data protection principles and ensure equal opportunities for every applicant.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
