Science Teacher

Job Title: Science Teacher
Location: West Drayton, London (Alternative Provision for 11-18 year olds)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: £180-£240 per day (dependent on experience)

We are a caring and inclusive alternative-provision setting based in West Drayton. We support young people aged 11-18 who are unable to thrive in mainstream education - working with them to reengage with learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential in a supportive, trauma-informed environment. Our ethos is centred around compassion, resilience, inclusion and personalised support.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Science Teacher to join our team on a permanent basis. In this role you will:

Plan and deliver engaging, practical and differentiated Science lessons to students at Key Stages 3-5
Adapt teaching to meet individual needs - including emotional, social, behavioural or additional learning needs - helping students reengage and succeed
Provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom where students feel valued, respected and motivated
Collaborate with pastoral and support staff to contribute to each learner's broader wellbeing and progress
Help foster a positive school culture that encourages growth, confidence and personal developmentWhat We Are Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent - or substantial experience teaching Science in secondary or alternative provision settings
Strong subject knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics
Experience or willingness to work with students who have additional needs (e.g. SEMH, behavioural or social challenges) - though support and training will be provided
Excellent communication, empathy, patience and classroom-management skills
A flexible, caring and student-centred approachWhat We Offer

A permanent, full-time contract in a supportive and inclusive school environment
Competitive day-rate pay of £180‒£240, reflecting experience and commitment
Rewarding opportunity to make a real difference for young people who need an alternative to mainstream schooling
A collaborative and compassionate staff team, committed to holistic student development

Additional Information

Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed