SEN Science Teacher

SEN Science Teacher

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting a Science Teacher for an independent SEMH School based in Totton, Hampshire, with a September 2026 start.

The school supports KS3 and KS4 students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Additional Learning Difficulties. The Totton site is small, well-resourced and highly supportive, providing pupils with a nurturing environment where they can achieve both academically and personally.

Students often require support to build positive relationships and re-engage with education. You will be patient, resilient and committed to helping every young person succeed. The successful candidate will deliver engaging Science lessons that inspire curiosity, develop confidence and support positive learning outcomes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be:

Ensuring the teaching area is organised appropriately to provide a safe, tidy and stimulating learning environment. Planning and delivering engaging Science lessons tailored to individual pupil needs. Teaching Science across KS3 and KS4. Adapting lessons to meet SEMH needs and encourage positive engagement. Assessing, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with families, carers and colleagues.Contract Details:

Location: Totton, Hampshire Position: Science Teacher Type of work: KS3/KS4 Class Teacher (SEMH) Contract or position start date: September 2026 Duration / Likely Duration: Temp-To-Perm Contract type: Temporary (with potential to become permanent) Full time / Part time: Full time Minimum rate of pay: From £168.29 per day Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, plus parents eveningsExperience, Training and Qualifications:

QTS or equivalent. Experience teaching Science at secondary level. Strong classroom management skills. SEN / SEMH experience desirable. Up-to-date Safeguarding training (within the last year).Eligibility:

Right to Work in the UK. Enhanced DBS certificate (Child Workforce) registered on the update service, or willingness to apply. Ability to 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. Please note: 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 with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management. In-house Training and Development Team.If you have a friend who may be interested in this vacancy, please refer them to us and you could earn GBP150 through our Refer a Friend scheme