Teacher of Science

Mainscale to Upper Pay Scale plus SEN 2

Full Time Permanent

Required from 01 September 2025

 

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College

 

Are you an enthusiastic and adaptable Science teacher who wants to make a real difference?

 

We are seeking a committed and skilled practitioner to join our outstanding special school, delivering engaging and accessible Science lessons to students working towards GCSE qualifications.

 

Our students have a range of additional needs, and we pride ourselves on offering a nurturing, structured, and aspirational learning environment. You’ll play a vital role in helping young people develop scientific understanding, curiosity, confidence, and independence - equipping them for life beyond the classroom.

 

The successful candidate will:

 

Plan and deliver creative, differentiated Science lessons up to GCSE level.

 

Adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners.

 

Work as part of a highly supportive and collaborative team.

 

Foster a calm, positive, and encouraging classroom environment.

 

We are looking for someone who:

 

Has experience or interest in working within a special school or with SEND learners.

 

Is confident in delivering Science curriculum content up to GCSE standard.

 

Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

 

Believes in every student’s potential and is committed to inclusive education.

 

Experience or interest in teaching additional subjects, reflecting the flexible and holistic nature of our curriculum

 

This role would suit both an Early Careers Teacher or a teacher with experience who is passionate, enthusiastic, and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate team in a setting where your creativity, compassion, and subject knowledge will truly make an impact

 

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College has a record of high standards and was again judged 'Outstanding' in the last inspection. The school is one of the largest special schools in the UK for students with Autism, speech difficulties, moderate learning difficulties and additional needs. We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn. This post offers you the opportunity to develop your teaching within an outstanding setting. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour and achievement. With our expanding school and our desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team.

 

The school offers all employees training and support, peer mentoring, personal development (middle leadership / lead practitioner training where appropriate) and the chance to develop skills further by supporting extra-curricular activities

 

We are committed to the professional development and Equality and Diversity of all our staff and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

 

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS

 

Method of Application: 

 

Completed application form and letter of application to the Headteacher, Mrs K Webster email: recruitment@claremount.wirral.sch.uk along with your completed Monitoring of Equality and Diversity form and the disclosure form.