Science Teacher

Support, nurture, inspire, empower.

On Track Education is a women-led, nationwide group of independent, special schools with a holistic approach to education and a focus on emotional and social development.

Our Silverstone school has capacity for 40 pupils aged 11 to 16 with a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Some have additional difficulties and specific learning difficulties. Our  pupils often have histories of disrupted education including low attendance and/or exclusion from mainstream education. We support our pupils to fulfil their potential by giving them unconditional support, providing them with good quality teaching and empowering them to effectively manage their own behaviour.

Our staff team work together to build and maintain positive professional relationships with all pupils, treating each pupil with tolerance and respect. Protective Behaviours and THRIVE principles underpin the curriculum to support the social and emotional development of our students delivered by our dedicated wellbeing team. We offer a wide range of subjects and experiences to ensure that students are motivated to succeed.

Our extensive premises offer excellent facilities to deliver academic, creative, vocational and outdoor learning opportunities including a large self-contained play area, workshops, an array of well-resourced and spacious classrooms, a fully fitted canteen, multiple opportunities for outdoor learning and a large art offering.

Due to an increase in pupil numbers we are looking for a Science Teacher to join our team. You will ideally be a Qualified Teacher but other recognised teaching qualifications and experience will be considered. You must be able to demonstrate previous experience of teaching Science, preferably to secondary pupils, and experience within an SEN setting would be a distinct advantage. You must be able to drive and have use of your own car due to the rural location of the school. In addition, you may be required to transport pupils in your own vehicle.

The full job description and person specification can be found by clicking this link or visiting our website.

Salary range is £24,420 - £39,300 per annum dependent on relevant qualifications and experience. Benefits include company pension scheme, online GP, retail discounts, employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, free eye tests and free onsite parking.

Completed application forms must be submitted by 12pm, 6th January 2025. We may close this vacancy early as we review applications as they are received, to ensure you are considered for this role please do not wait for the deadline to submit your application.

On Track Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Robust safeguarding checks will be undertaken before the appointment is confirmed including a full Disclosure and Barring Service check.

On Track places safeguarding at the heart of all that it does and all staff are expected to be mindful of safeguarding and child protection issues in relation to all pupils

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 therefore certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account.

We are an Equal Opportunities organisation, totally Committed 2 Equality. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation and are an LGBTQ+ friendly workplace.