Science Teacher (Specialist SEND Education)

Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire (Cambian Potterspury Lodge School)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Posted: 30 June 2026 | Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Ref: SYS-26311

About the Role

Are you an enthusiastic and creative educator ready to ignite a passion for discovery in neurodivergent learners? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is delighted to partner with Cambian Potterspury Lodge School to find a dedicated Science Teacher to join their close-knit, expert team.

Reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team, you will design and deliver engaging, hands-on, and appropriately challenging Science lessons. This is a highly rewarding specialist environment where your adaptability, patience, and subject expertise will directly help young people build the academic and emotional tools they need to flourish.

About the School

Potterspury Lodge School is an Ofsted-registered independent specialist school offering a nurturing, 38-week term-time education for students aged 8–16. The school supports young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), complex needs, and associated challenging behaviours, preparing them both academically and socially for the demands of adult life.

Key Responsibilities

Inspire through STEM: Plan and deliver well-structured, creative Science lessons that captivate and motivate students across KS2, KS3, or KS4.
Support Emotional Regulation: Expertly manage student anxiety and behavioural needs, utilizing specialist approaches to maintain an enjoyable, safe, and secure classroom environment.
Targeted Assessment: Monitor, track, and assess student progress in line with subject specifications and statutory assessment requirements.
Collaborate: Work closely with an experienced team of professionals, therapeutic staff, and leadership to meet the holistic needs of every child.

Who We Are Looking For

The Right Qualifications: A qualified Class Teacher (QTS/QTLS) is preferred; however, experienced Instructors with the ambition, drive, and deep subject knowledge to step into a teaching role will also be considered.
Subject Specialism: A solid, qualified background in a Science discipline and up-to-date knowledge of best practice curriculum delivery.
Versatile Experience: While experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision is desirable, we warmly welcome applications from passionate educators currently working in mainstream schools or colleges.
Essential Practicality: Due to the school's beautiful rural location, a full UK driving licence is essential.

Why Join Cambian Potterspury Lodge School?

When you join the Cambian Group—one of the UK’s largest and most successful providers of specialist education and care—you are fully supported to thrive:

Competitive Compensation: Excellent salary of up to £45,000 DOE, wrapped into a term-time-only schedule that protects your school holidays.
Mentorship & Growth: Work alongside a deeply supportive management team who will offer clear guidance and mentor you into the role.
Continuous Learning: Tailored training opportunities (both face-to-face and online) mapped out for your clear career progression.
Staff Well-being: A genuinely warm, family-style working atmosphere backed by robust staff well-being programmes.
Daily Perks: Enjoy free school meals every day and free on-site parking.
Zero Upfront Costs: A full induction is provided, and your enhanced DBS check is completely paid for by the company.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Please Note: Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and protecting young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and comprehensive reference checks.
To protect against unconscious bias and discrimination, an independent staff member (not on the appointment panel) will perform routine, confidential online searches of shortlisted candidates strictly to verify suitability for working with children.