Science Teacher

Description:

SEMH Science Teacher - Leyton

Location: Leyton, East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | 5 Days a Week | Long-Term / Temp to Perm

Science Teacher - Secondary SEMH School | September Start

Remedy Education is working with a secondary SEMH school in Leyton that is looking for a Science Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

This is a great opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with young people and wants to teach in a setting where building relationships is just as important as delivering the curriculum.

The school supports students who may have found mainstream education difficult and need a more structured, supportive and personalised approach. You'll be teaching Science across KS3 and KS4, helping students develop their knowledge while also building their confidence and engagement with learning.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

Planning and delivering Science lessons across KS3 and KS4
Teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics where appropriate
Making lessons practical, engaging and accessible
Adapting your teaching to suit different abilities and learning needs
Building positive relationships with students and encouraging them to take part in lessons
Managing behaviour calmly and consistently
Creating a classroom environment where students feel safe and able to learn
Supporting students working towards GCSEs and other qualifications
Monitoring progress and adapting lessons where needed
Working closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff and the wider school team
Helping students develop confidence, independence and a more positive attitude towards education

What We're Looking For

The school would like to hear from Science Teachers who:

Hold QTS or QTLS
Have a strong knowledge of Science
Have experience teaching at secondary level
Can manage challenging behaviour confidently and fairly
Are patient, approachable and consistent
Can build genuine relationships with students
Are able to adapt their teaching when a lesson doesn't go to plan
Have a positive attitude and are willing to get involved with the wider school
Are passionate about helping young people who may have struggled in mainstream educationPrevious experience in SEMH, SEN, PRU, AP or alternative education would be useful, but it isn't essential. The school is also open to hearing from mainstream Science Teachers who are interested in moving into an SEMH setting.

ECTs are welcome to apply.

About the School

This is a specialist secondary SEMH school based in Leyton, supporting young people who require additional support with their education, behaviour and emotional development.

The school provides a more personalised approach, with smaller classes and a strong focus on creating positive relationships between staff and students.

You'll be joining a team that understands that progress isn't always just about grades. For some students, getting into the classroom, engaging with a lesson and developing the confidence to succeed can be a huge achievement.

Why Apply?

September 2026 start
Full-time, long-term position
Temp-to-perm opportunity
Secondary SEMH setting
Smaller class sizes
Supportive staff team
Opportunity to develop SEMH experience
Ongoing support and training
A role where you can see the direct impact of your work

Apply Today

If you're a Science Teacher looking for a September start and want to work somewhere that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to young people, we'd be keen to hear from you.

For more information about the role, contact Zeki at Remedy Education today.

SEMH Science Teacher - Leyton
September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp to Perm