Details:
- Salary: £900 - 1,450 - Week
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Week
- Location: Rochdale Greater Manchester
- Date: 17 hours ago
Description:
Job Title: SEND Science Teacher
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £900 - £1,450 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the school:
We are seeking a resilient, passionate, and adaptable SEND Science Teacher who genuinely understands young people and can connect with them beyond the curriculum. This role involves teaching Science across KS2-KS4 to students with a range of special educational needs, including learning difficulties, communication needs, and complex needs.
You will be someone who can quickly learn the context of the setting, adapt your teaching style, and consistently deliver good to outstanding lessons. The ability to work independently, use initiative, and respond calmly and creatively to challenges is essential.
This is a rewarding opportunity to teach Science in smaller class sizes, allowing you to focus on high-quality teaching, relationship-building, and real progress for every pupil.
About the role:
Deliver confidently across KS2-KS4 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science)
Delivers engaging, well-structured lessons tailored to meet a range of SEND needs
Understands behaviour as communication and responds with consistency and empathy
Above all, understands the students and knows how to reach them
What We're Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching in SEND or specialist settings
Strong understanding of SEND needs and positive behaviour strategies
Ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Highly organised, adaptable, and proactive approach to teaching and pastoral care
Passion for helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve their full potential
To be eligible you must:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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