Job Title: Science Teacher
Location: Maple Grove School, Chester, CH2 3HR
Hours: 18.5 hours per week | 2.5 days per week
Salary: From £19,240.00 per annum (dependent on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: May 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
As a Science Teacher at Maple Grove School, you will deliver high‑quality Science teaching and contribute to the effective delivery of the whole curriculum. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will help raise standards of learning and achievement, support outcomes linked to pupils’ EHCPs, and teach additional subjects where required.
You will bring strong knowledge of the school’s vision, statutory curriculum requirements, high‑quality teaching practice, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), and the SEN Code of Practice.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of specialist ASC and Science provision.
Work with parents, external agencies, and pupils to support successful inclusion.
Support staff in using appropriate teaching, behaviour, and classroom strategies for pupils with complex autism‑related needs.
Model effective, autism‑specific teaching approaches.
Provide high‑quality teaching that enables access to learning and social opportunities.
Work collaboratively with professionals to deliver personalised, multidisciplinary support.
Planning and Target Setting
Set high expectations with ambitious, achievable learning goals.
Use personalised plans to set pupil‑specific targets and adapt learning appropriately.
Develop clear short‑, medium‑ and long‑term Science plans that meet pupils’ needs, align with whole‑school policies, use assessment evidence, and include realistic targets and success criteria.
Requirement: UK QTS or equivalent
About Us
Maple Grove is a specialist setting for learners with autism. At Maple Grove, everything we do revolves around the individual needs of each pupil attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their potential.
Along with our rich and varied curriculum, we focus on developing core life skills such as communication and social ability, sensory processing, and emotional regulation; every pupil develops the essential capabilities they need to be as independent as possible when they leave school.
We are situated in Hoole, Chester, with the school set within a beautiful, historic building that has been completely refurbished and redesigned to the highest standard.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
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
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Salary description
£19240.00 - £19240.00 per year