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Full Job Description
At OFG Education we put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge
Job Title: SEN Science Teacher
Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday: 08:45 - 16:20
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you a passionate and creative Science Teacher who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to explore, discover and succeed, regardless of the challenges they face?
At Smallbrook School, we're looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and inspiring SEN Science Teacher to join our dedicated team and bring science to life for students with a range of additional learning needs.
This is more than teaching science. It's about sparking curiosity, building confidence and helping young people discover what they're truly capable of.
You'll have the opportunity to move beyond traditional teaching methods, creating engaging, hands-on and personalised learning experiences that make scientific concepts accessible, exciting and relevant to everyday life.
Whether you're helping a student understand a new concept, encouraging them to take part in their first experiment or celebrating a breakthrough in their learning, you'll be making a difference that extends far beyond the classroom.
Working alongside a supportive team, you'll help create a calm, structured and nurturing environment where students feel safe to ask questions, explore new ideas and develop confidence in their abilities.
If you're looking for a rewarding teaching role where your creativity is valued, your enthusiasm inspires others and every achievement matters, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
• Bring science to life, planning and delivering creative, engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and make learning accessible to students with additional needs.
• Make learning personal, adapting teaching methods, resources and practical activities to suit individual abilities, learning styles and educational goals.
• Turn curiosity into discovery, using experiments, demonstrations and real-world examples to help students understand scientific concepts.
• Build confidence and independence, encouraging students to ask questions, solve problems and develop essential skills for learning and everyday life.
• Celebrate every achievement, assessing progress, recognising individual successes and adapting lessons to help students take their next steps.
• Create a positive learning environment, establishing a calm, structured and inclusive classroom where students feel valued, supported and motivated.
• Support emotional wellbeing and engagement, using patient, consistent and positive approaches to help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families, contributing to curriculum development and sharing effective approaches that support student progress.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a teacher who can make science exciting, build meaningful relationships and inspire students to believe in their own potential.
You'll bring:
• A recognised teaching qualification and a sound understanding of effective classroom practice.
• A genuine passion for teaching science and making learning engaging, accessible and relevant.
• The ability to adapt lessons, practical activities and teaching approaches to meet a wide range of SEN learning needs.
• A creative and innovative teaching style that encourages curiosity, participation and achievement.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach, particularly when supporting students who may find learning challenging.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• The ability to assess progress, recognise individual achievements and tailor learning to support continued development.
• A collaborative and flexible approach, with enthusiasm for contributing to a supportive school community.
About Us
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
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