Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract: Full Time, Temporary
Salary: £41,935 – £56,154 per annum (M3–U3)
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.
Are you an experienced and passionate STEM teacher ready to make a real difference in a specialist SEND setting? Teach Now is proud to present an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teacher (STEM) to join a forward-thinking special academy in Barnet, supporting students aged 11–19 with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.
This is more than just a teaching role — it’s a chance to lead, innovate, and shape a meaningful, real-world curriculum that prepares young people for life beyond school. You will take a lead role in delivering and developing a hands-on, practical STEM curriculum across Key Stages 3–5, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students in a supportive SEND environment.
About the Setting
• A well-established special academy with approximately 195 students aged 11–19
• A nurturing, person-centred environment with small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios
• Strong emphasis on practical, real-world learning and vocational pathways
• Supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development
• Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and inclusion
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver engaging, hands-on STEM lessons including science, horticulture, food technology, and design technology
• Lead the development of a functional and accessible STEM curriculum across KS3–KS5
• Ensure safe delivery of practical subjects, including risk assessments and health & safety compliance
• Support students in achieving relevant accreditations (e.g. Functional Skills, vocational qualifications)
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet a wide range of SEND needs
• Mentor and support colleagues through coaching and best practice sharing
• Build strong partnerships with families, external agencies, and vocational providers
What We’re Looking For
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Experienced teacher (M3–U3) with a STEM specialism
• Proven experience working with students with SEND, including autism and complex needs - essential
• Strong understanding of approaches such as sensory integration, SCERTS, and trauma-informed practice
• Ability to deliver highly differentiated, engaging, and accessible lessons
• A compassionate, resilient, and patient approach
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
Why This Role Stands Out
• Dedicated leadership time (1 day per week) to develop your specialism
• HLTA support for pastoral and form responsibilities
• Exceptional SEND-focused CPD and clear career progression pathways
• Supportive senior leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• Opportunity to truly impact lives through meaningful, real-world education
If you’re a committed STEM educator with a passion for SEND and leadership, this is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level in a rewarding and supportive environment.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£41935.00 - £56154.00 per year