Science Teacher
4 days ago
Portsmouth
Join Our Team as a Science Teacher!\n Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD \n Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) \n Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only \n Start Date: November 2026 \n Note: UK applicants only; no sponsorship available. About the Role\n Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of students? We’re on the lookout for a passionate and motivated Science Teacher to join our dedicated education team at Dibden Park School. Here, you’ll support students with autism, SEND, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. \n This is your chance to step away from the pressures of large mainstream classes and rediscover your love for teaching. With small class sizes, extensive support, and a student-centered approach, you’ll have the time and flexibility to build meaningful relationships, tailor learning to individual needs, and celebrate every success along the way. \n As our Science Teacher, you’ll inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through engaging, practical lessons that help students achieve qualifications, develop life skills, and realize their potential. What You'll Be Doing\n\n • Deliver engaging and personalized Science lessons to small classes and individual students.\n, • Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning, communication, and emotional needs.\n, • Monitor progress and support students to achieve meaningful academic and personal outcomes.\n, • Develop individual learning and behavior support strategies.\n, • Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive.\n, • Collaborate closely with support staff, families, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for every student.\n, • Promote positive behavior, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times.\nWhat We're Looking For\n\n, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent desired.\n, • A passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.\n, • Experience delivering engaging lessons and achieving positive outcomes.\n, • The ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence in students.\n, • Adaptable, patient, and resilient approach to teaching.\n, • Strong communication, organizational, and IT skills.\n, • Full UK driving licence.\n, • Experience working with students with SEND, autism, or SEMH needs is desirable but not essential.\nAbout Us\n Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, dedicated to supporting students with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviors. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalized support help every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. \n Our broad and purposeful curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience. We work closely with families to foster strong relationships and a supportive community, ensuring every child feels safe, heard, and valued. \n As part of OFG Education, we are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for six consecutive years, providing specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding and support than mainstream education can typically offer. Why Join Us?\n At Dibden Park School, we place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. Every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. Benefits Include:\n\n • Life Assurance\n, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions\n, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks\n, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support\n\n Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.