Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)
Brandles School, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
26 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,045.00 - £45,802.00 Annually (Actual) 2838
Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) job summary
Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)
Brandles Secondary SEMH School
We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Teacher of Science to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to teach science in a small, specialist SEMH secondary setting, where strong relationships, structure and high-quality teaching make a real difference to young people’s lives.
The role:
You will deliver engaging and well-structured science lessons to small classes of secondary-age pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. A key part of the role is the ability to plan and safely deliver practical science experiments, adapting activities to meet individual needs while maintaining high expectations and clear routines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Teaching science across KS3 and KS4 Combined Science double award.
- Planning and delivering practical experiments with a strong focus on safety and risk assessment
- Creating a calm, consistent and supportive learning environment
- Using trauma-informed and restorative approaches to support behaviour and engagement
- Working closely with support staff, SEND professionals and pastoral teams
- Monitoring progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) or an experienced unqualified teacher with relevant experience
- Can confidently teach practical science in a specialist or alternative setting
- Has experience of, or a strong interest in, working with pupils with SEMH needs
- Is calm, flexible and solution-focused
- Understands the importance of structure, routines and positive relationships
- Has strong behaviour management skills and a commitment to safeguarding
We offer:
- Small class sizes and high levels of support
- A collaborative and experienced staff team
- Opportunities for professional development in SEMH and trauma-informed practice
- The chance to make a genuine impact on pupils who need it most
Safeguarding:
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references
Further information about the job
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.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Brandles School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 70 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
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- School website
- Brandles School website
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