Science Teacher
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2026 |
| Location: | Spennymoor, DL16 7DB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6e1a1cc8-8bde-4c5e-9d5e-09c8ad0771bf |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
• Proven classroom management skills
• Ability to teach a variety of subjects within the school to pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners
• Ability to lead, and work as part of a supportive and effective team
• A clear visionand understanding of the requirements of pupils with special educational needs
• Understanding and knowledge of current issues relating to education.
• A good, up to date knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to adapt them
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• Evidence of managing one or more curriculum areas
• Evidence of teaching pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
• Practical understanding of the range of behaviour that pupils with SEN and ASC present
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4
• Evidence of teaching Science for Key Stage 4.
What the school offers its staff
• A highly supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils’ lives
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding
Commitment to safeguarding
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks. In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
• Proven classroom management skills
• Ability to teach a variety of subjects within the school to pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners
• Ability to lead, and work as part of a supportive and effective team
• A clear visionand understanding of the requirements of pupils with special educational needs
• Understanding and knowledge of current issues relating to education.
• A good, up to date knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to adapt them
•
• Evidence of managing one or more curriculum areas
• Evidence of teaching pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
• Practical understanding of the range of behaviour that pupils with SEN and ASC present
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4
• Evidence of teaching Science for Key Stage 4.
What the school offers its staff
• A highly supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils’ lives
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding
Commitment to safeguarding
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks. In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.