Job Description

Science Teacher (with Forest School Responsibilities)

Salary MP1 -UP3 + Sen Allowance

Term time (39 weeks) / 1265 hours per year

Permanent

St. Piers is committed to safeguarding and protecting our students, and promotes the welfare of all learners. All recruitment activity is carried out following the guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and Safer Recruitment (NSPCC). All successful applicants are subject to completion of our pre-employment screening and vetting process, in full. This includes relevant Disclosure Certificate (DBS) with relevant Barring Service checks, and referencing before employment can commence.


Would you like to represent St Piers, an incredible place for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities to thrive?

About The Job

Teaching & Learning

Deliver high-quality, differentiated Science and Forest School lessons tailored to individual EHCP targets. Teach across all key stages, adapting content for a wide range of abilities and learning styles. Use outdoor learning environments (woodland, sensory gardens, outdoor classrooms) to enhance scientific understanding and personal development. Plan and assess learning using, schemes of work, and session plans, including baseline assessments. Embed functional skills and cross-curricular links within science and forest school activities.

Pastoral & Professional Duties

Act as a class or specialist teacher, providing pastoral care and promoting wellbeing. Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews, reports, and multidisciplinary updates where required.

Curriculum & Development

Contribute to curriculum planning and whole-school initiatives. Participate in continuous professional development. Share good practice and support the development of colleagues. Manage resources and budgets effectively to support learning.

What we need from you

Degree or equivalent in the relevant teaching area Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Forest School qualification or demonstrable experience desirable Experience teaching students with SEND across a range of needs and age groups. Strong understanding of inclusive teaching strategies and personalised learning Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Your Benefits

Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities Generous annual leave Occupational pension scheme Subsidised dining room Gym membership options (on and off-site) Your Rewards, giving you access to nationwide discounts and benefits Free parking on campus Access to a working farm and horticultural area

We are accessible by bus, by train via the East Grinstead branch of the Oxted Line and by car.

About us

Young Epilepsy is the children and young people's epilepsy charity. Our purpose is to create a society in which children and young people with epilepsy are enabled to thrive and fulfil their potential. A society in which their voices are respected, and their ambitions realised.


We work with children and young people across the country, as well as many of those people and organisations who shape their lives - parents, health and care professionals, researchers, teachers, policymakers and more.


Informed by young people and drawing on our strong legacy of expertise in education, health


and research, we have developed and published our 2020-2025 strategy. This focuses our work around 3 key offers: health and research, voice and support and St Piers special education. Within these key offers we aim to:


Coordinate research that improves diagnosis and treatments, and deliver cutting-edge health services Campaign for children's rights, supporting them in school and college and providing innovation tools, information, and practical help for living day-to-day life Provide an innovative and creative environment for children and young people with epilepsy, autism, and severe learning difficulties.

For further details of these and other vacancies, please visit our website: youngepilepsy.org.uk/jobs

No agencies please

Young Epilepsy strives to employ people that reflect the community it serves; therefore, applications from minority groups and people with disabilities are particularly welcomed.

Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).


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