Job description
Science Teacher
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £190 - £220 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Are you a passionate Science Teacher ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you thrive in a setting where every day presents new opportunities to inspire and support learners?
GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Science Teacher to join a highly supportive SEMH provision in Chesterfield.
This rewarding role is ideal for a teacher who can deliver engaging science lessons while building strong, positive relationships with pupils who may face behavioural or emotional challenges. The successful candidate must be confident working in a structured, therapeutic environment and have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
As a Teacher of Science, your responsibilities will be:
- Plan and deliver dynamic and differentiated Science lessons across Key Stages.
- Create a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
- Support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning due to SEMH needs.
- Manage classroom behaviour with empathy and firm boundaries.
- Work closely with support staff and external agencies to promote pupil progress.
- Track student achievement and provide feedback to staff and families.
- Deliver practical science activities that engage and motivate learners.
- Foster resilience, confidence, and independence in pupils.
- Contribute to the wider school community and therapeutic ethos.
- Attend staff meetings, training, and reviews as required.
Science Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching Science, ideally within an SEMH or SEND setting.
- Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
- A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and inclusive teaching.
- Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.
- Full-time availability (Monday to Friday).
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Science Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.