Science Teacher (Southampton)

Science Teacher (Southampton)

Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: November 2026

Note: UK applicants only; no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you a passionate and motivated Science Teacher looking to make a real difference? Join our specialist education team at Dibden Park School, where you'll support students with autism, SEND, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.

This is your chance to step away from the pressures of large mainstream classes and rediscover your love for teaching. With small class sizes and extensive support, you'll have the time and flexibility to build meaningful relationships, tailor learning to individual needs, and celebrate every success along the way.

As our Science Teacher, you'll inspire curiosity and confidence through engaging, practical lessons that help students achieve qualifications, develop life skills, and realize their potential. Whether you're an experienced SEND practitioner or a mainstream teacher seeking a more rewarding career path, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging and personalized Science lessons to small classes and individual students.


• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning, communication, and emotional needs.


• Monitor progress and support students to achieve meaningful academic and personal outcomes.


• Develop individual learning and behavior support strategies.


• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive.


• Collaborate with support staff, families, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for every student.


• Promote positive behavior, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent desired.


• A passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.


• Experience delivering engaging lessons and achieving positive outcomes.


• The ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence in students.


• Adaptable, patient, and resilient approach to teaching.


• Strong communication, organizational, and IT skills.


• Full UK driving licence.


• Experience working with students with SEND, autism, or SEMH needs is desirable but not essential.

About Us

Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, dedicated to supporting students with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviors. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalized support help every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our broad and purposeful curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience. We work closely with families to foster strong relationships and a supportive community, ensuring every child feels safe, heard, and valued.

At Outcomes First Schools, we specialize in providing education for learners who require a deeper level of understanding and support than mainstream education can offer. We are proud to be part of OFG Education, recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for six consecutive years.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, making every day an opportunity to make a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people.

Benefits Include:

• Life Assurance


• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions


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  What We're Looking For Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent desired.
  A passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
  Experience delivering engaging lessons and achieving positive outcomes.
  The ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence in students.
  Adaptable, patient, and resilient approach to teaching.
  Strong communication, organizational, and IT skills.
  Full UK driving licence.
  Experience working with students with SEND, autism, or SEMH needs is desirable but not essential.
  
  About UsDibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, dedicated to supporting students with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviors. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalized support help every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
  Our broad and purposeful curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience. We work closely with families to foster strong relationships and a supportive community, ensuring every child feels safe, heard, and valued.
  At Outcomes First Schools, we specialize in providing education for learners who require a deeper level of understanding and support than mainstream education can offer. We are proud to be part of OFG Education, recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for six consecutive years.
  Why Join Us?We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, making every day an opportunity to make a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people.
  
  Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
  Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
  Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
  Start: November 2026
  Note: UK applicants only; no sponsorship available
  About the RoleAre you a passionate and motivated Science Teacher looking to make a real difference? Join our specialist education team at Dibden Park School, where you'll support students with autism, SEND, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  This is your chance to step away from the pressures of large mainstream classes and rediscover your love for teaching. With small class sizes and extensive support, you'll have the time and flexibility to build meaningful relationships, tailor learning to individual needs, and celebrate every success along the way.
  As our Science Teacher, you'll inspire curiosity and confidence through engaging, practical lessons that help students achieve qualifications, develop life skills, and realize their potential. Whether you're an experienced SEND practitioner or a mainstream teacher seeking a more rewarding career path, we want to hear from you!
  What You'll Be Doing Deliver engaging and personalized Science lessons to small classes and individual students.
  Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning, communication, and emotional needs.
  Monitor progress and support students to achieve meaningful academic and personal outcomes.
  Develop individual learning and behavior support strategies.
  Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive.
  Collaborate with support staff, families, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for every student.
  Promote positive behavior, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times., Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
  "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
  Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  Critical illness cover
  Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
  
  Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
  OFG Education is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants will undergo necessary safeguarding checks.