13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as all safer recruitment checks have been received

  • Closing date

    13 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 April 2025

Job details

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Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£36,413.00 - £53,994.00 Annually (Actual) 1/2 SEN Points (Outer London)

Teacher of Science job summary

About us:

Joseph Clarke School is a unique and inclusive special school located in Highams Park. A centre of excellence at the forefront of vision impairment and SEND education, Joseph Clarke School seeks to give its pupils the very best school experience possible. The majority of pupils at Joseph Clarke School have a vision impairment, some have additional learning needs, including Autism. We aim to recruit people who demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to pursue professional excellence and are committed to providing the highest standards of education for all.

As part of Learning in Harmony Trust, Joseph Clarke School staff benefit from high-quality continuous professional development opportunities. You will have the opportunity to gain the Mandatory Qualification to teach children with Vision Impairment from the University of Birmingham and become a Qualified Teacher of the Vision Impaired (QTVI). You will also become part of a team of colleagues who are committed to sharing SEND knowledge and expertise to ensure best practice.

About you:

You will be a qualified teacher of science, who is keen to develop their skills in the field of Special Education. Previous experience is not required but a willingness to be flexible, creative and to learn new skills is essential.

About the role:

You will be responsible for teaching Science to pupils in our Secondary Department, many of whom are vision impaired and /or have additional needs.

You will be confident in teaching science up to GCSE level and also prepared to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of pupils performing below age related expectations.

You will be well organised and able to plan in advance to ensure your resources are modified where necessary by our reprographics department.

You will be responsible for a form group and will contribute to the implementation of their Education, Health and Care plans and the yearly annual review.

If you would like to find out more about Joseph Clarke School, we would be delighted to welcome prospective candidates to the school for an informal visit or an online conversation.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Joseph Clarke School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 18
School size
105 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 18
Ofsted report
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