Science Teacher

Joseph Clarke School, London, E4 9PP

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 – UPS3 Plus 1/2SEN points (Outer London)
• Additional allowances:

  1/2SEN points (Outer London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

At the Learning in Harmony Trust, we have an exciting opportunity for a Science Teacher to work at Joseph Clarke School, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

Joseph Clarke School is a centre of excellence for pupils with a vision impairment and/or other special needs. Situated in Waltham Forest, we are a small, inclusive and nurturing school welcomingpupils from across London and surrounding counties. We offer an exciting curriculum and are lucky enough to have our own onsite cafe, Louis Training Cafe, which is open to the public for tea, coffee and refreshments.

Purpose

To deliver high quality teaching of the Science curriculum to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs including vision impairment.

To take responsibility for a tutor group providing pastoral care and ensuring the provision in their Education, Health and Care plans is met.

Job Context

The role of the teacher is to work collaboratively with colleagues in school to achieve the core purpose above.

Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Take responsibility for the teaching of Science across the school including reviewing the curriculum and ensuring its relevance to the cohort of pupils.
• Provide high quality teaching for pupils in Science from Entry Level to GCSE.
• Provide engaging and targeted teaching during tutor group sessions to ensure pupils meet aspects of their EHCP outcomes in alignment with the Curriculum Framework for Vision Impaired children (CFVI).
• Plan and implement teaching and learning activities to address challenging learning objectives appropriately differentiated to meet the needs of all children and young people in the class.
• Work with the Reprographics Department to adapt and prepare resources in advance, as necessary, so that pupils are able to fully access teaching materials in large or modified print or Braille.
• Teach pupils how to access their own learning according to their vision impairment via magnifying equipment and accessibility software.
• Develop own skills in the use of specialist formats as appropriate e.g. Braille, Assistive Technology.
• Use concrete resources and unifying experiences as well as a rich verbal dialogue to teach new concepts.
• Promote independence within personal organisation skills and build time into lessons to support this.
• Model appropriate social interactions including those which do not rely on facial expressions, body language or other non-verbal cues for pupils with a severe sight impairment.
• Support the use of ICT and optical aids in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in their use.
• Establish and maintain an orderly learning environment.
• Support children and young people to experience positive wellbeing by creating a supportive ethos within the class.
• Establish productive working relationships with children and young people, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Plan and lead educational visits where appropriate.

Assessment, Target Setting and Recording Progress

• Provide feedback to children and young people in relation to progress and achievement and support them, where they can, to assess their own learning;

• Maintain objective and accurate records and reports on achievement, progress and other matters, collating appropriate evidence and entering data into the school systems;
• Prepare for Annual Reviews of EHC Plans and contribute to them so that achievements are celebrated, key issues are discussed and outcomes remain relevant.

Partnership Working

• Support the role of parents in learning by sharing information with them in meetings or through written communication and by taking account of their views in planning and teaching.
• Liaise with other professionals to design and implement learning programmes for individuals and to ensure a rich and varied curriculum.
• Make referrals to other professionals where appropriate, in discussion with the Vice Principal.
• Represent the school at external meetings as requested by the Vice Principal.

Personal Development and School Improvement

• Take an active part in training and other development opportunities and apply what is learnt to improve teaching and learning.
• Participate in the Trust’s Appraisal process.
• Contribute to training and development for colleagues, including supporting members of the team.
• Contribute to focus groups and other means of reviewing and improving the curriculum.
• Attend meetings called by the school.

What the school offers its staff

As an employee of the Trust you will have access to our Perkbox employee benefits scheme, offering discounts at major high street retailers, and access to an online wellbeing centre.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JCS - Science Teacher April 2026 - JD.pdf - 294 KB (opens in new tab)

About Joseph Clarke School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 18
• School size: 109 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Joseph Clarke School website
• Email address: hr@lihtrust.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/joseph-clarke-school

Arranging a visit to Joseph Clarke School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@lihtrust.uk.

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