Science Teacher

The Oaks Secondary School, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01/09/2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN 1 ; (SEN 2 may be awarded dependent upon qualifications)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations

• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team

• Proven classroom management skills

• Ability to teach a variety of subjects within the school to pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties

• Ability to motivate and inspire learners

• Ability to lead, and work as part of a supportive and effective team

• A clear visionand understanding of the requirements of pupils with special educational needs

• Understanding and knowledge of current issues relating to education.

• A good, up to date knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to adapt them

• • Evidence of managing one or more curriculum areas

  • Evidence of teaching pupils with special educational needs and disabilities

  • Practical understanding of the range of behaviour that pupils with SEN and ASC present

  • Knowledge of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4

  • Evidence of teaching Science for Key Stage 4.

  
  

What the school offers its staff

A highly supportive and collaborative staff team

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils’ lives

A strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.  In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Personal Spec - Science Teacher - ACCESSIBLE TEMPLATE (1).docx - 91.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Info about the school - The Oaks (3).doc - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Science Teacher ACCESSIBLE TEMPLATE (1).docx - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form - Guidance Notes (2024) (2) (1).docx - 209 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Oaks Secondary School

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Oaks Secondary School website
• Email address: s.labron200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01388 827380
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oaks-secondary-school

The Oaks Secondary School is a large, vibrant special school for pupils aged 11–19 with a wide range of needs, including moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted in its last four inspections and is proud of its strong, supportive, and nurturing ethos.

Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online. 

As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

Arranging a visit to The Oaks Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.labron200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk.

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