Science Teacher

Up to £42K DoE

Grateley House School

The Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for an enthusiastic, committed, qualified teacher for Key Stage 3 and 4 including GSCE Science.

We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits. 

Grateley House School

Grateley House School is a successful, ‘good’ rated, 38-week residential special school for young people (age11-19) with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder; typically, high functioning and/or associated disorders.

The school is currently made up of 36 students and will be going through an exciting period of growth over the next three years.

We offer a curriculum to students in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. The school follows the National Curriculum and we support students to gain outcomes equivalent to mainstream.

Job Role

We offer a broad and enriching curriculum to our students and currently require an enthusiastic and committed teacher.

You will have a flexible, creative and practical approach to learning and be responsible for developing individualised / small group programs. Class sizes are no more than 7 students, with dedicated TA support and you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Successful candidates will be a part of a supportive team who work across Education, Care and Therapeutic services supporting each other's practice to develop specialist services to those with additional and complex care needs including: Autism and associated difficulties. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work alongside well trained, qualified professionals across our multidisciplinary team.

Candidate Profile

A good knowledge of the ScienceH National Curriculum, experience of teaching up to GCSE level is essential.

An understanding of the Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or experience of working with children/young people with additional needs is an advantage.

 Applicants must hold QTS or Equivalent - we are looking for a qualified experienced Teacher.

Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.