Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Role: Science Teacher

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Start: September 2025

Contract: Fixed-term Contract Until Easter 2026 (with potential to become permanent)

Salary: £140 - £170 per day

Long-Term Teachers are pleased to be working with an inspiring and supportive specialist SEMH school in Somerset to appoint a Science Teacher for a fixed-term role starting September 2025 through to Easter 2026, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a setting that supports students aged 11 - 18 with autism and associated needs. The school offers a nurturing and personalised approach to education, helping students rebuild their confidence and develop meaningful academic and social skills.

About The Role:

As a Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to small groups of students working at a variety of levels. You’ll be supported by an experienced senior leadership team and have access to ongoing professional development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering Science lessons that are adaptive, creative and relevant

• Support students who may have had negative prior experiences of education

• Foster positive relationships that encourage confidence, curiosity and achievement

• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure a holistic approach to learning

• Help prepare students for relevant qualifications at KS3 and KS4

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or experienced Science Instructor

• Subject specialism in Science - any discipline

• Experience teaching in either mainstream, SEMH or alternative settings

• Passionate about inclusive education and positive behaviour approaches

• Confident, resilient and adaptable in small group or individualised teaching environments

Why Apply Through Long-Term Teachers?

• A meaningful role with the chance to make a real impact

• Possibility of a permanent position after Easter 2026

• Work within a committed and values-driven school team

• Ongoing professional development and support throughout the contract

• Supportive agency team focused on your long-term career success

If you’re a creative and committed Science Educator ready for a rewarding new role in a specialist setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

• Permanent job roles

• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

• Working to Agency Workers Regulations

• Interview preparation, advice and support

• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay