SEN Science Lead

Permanent | Part‑Time | Term Time Only
Salary: £32,916 – £45,352 (M1–M6, depending on experience)

Are you a passionate Science specialist ready to lead, inspire and transform lives? We’re working with a forward‑thinking independent education provider to recruit a SEN Science Lead for one of their specialist teaching hubs in the East Midlands.

This innovative setting supports children and young people aged 7–19 who may be hard to place or re‑engaging with education. Learning is deeply personalised, relationship‑driven and delivered through a mix of one‑to‑one teaching, small groups and vocational pathways, helping learners rebuild confidence and rediscover their love of learning.

As Science Lead, you’ll shape and champion an ambitious Science curriculum while modelling outstanding practice in the classroom. Alongside teaching, you’ll have dedicated weekly release time to focus on leadership responsibilities, including:

• Leading and developing the Science curriculum
• Coaching and supporting colleagues through CPD and targeted guidance
• Working closely with leaders to quality‑assure teaching and learning
• Tracking progress and shaping interventions with Learning Managers
• Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety and learner processes are upheld

You’ll be part of a supportive wider network, collaborating with other Curriculum Leads and receiving tailored support from senior education leaders. 

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching learners with SEN (preferred)
• Strong curriculum design and development experience in Science
• Ability to travel between local sites
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (business insurance required)

This is a chance to make a genuine difference - to help young people re‑engage, achieve and thrive through the power of Science.

✨ Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful! ✨

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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