Job Title: SEN Science Teacher
Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you a passionate Science teacher who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed? Do you have the creativity, resilience and enthusiasm to make Science accessible, engaging and meaningful for pupils with additional needs?
At Penny Tree School, we're looking for an exceptional SEN Science Teacher to join our growing team and help shape brighter futures for young people with diverse and complex needs. This is more than a teaching role — it's an opportunity to spark curiosity, build confidence and empower pupils to achieve far more than they ever thought possible.
As our SEN Science Teacher, you'll deliver inspiring and highly personalised Science lessons that bring learning to life. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll help pupils develop scientific knowledge, critical thinking skills and confidence while supporting their social, emotional and personal development.
You'll create engaging learning experiences that encourage exploration, curiosity and achievement, helping every pupil overcome barriers and discover their potential.
What You'll Be Doing
Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated Science lessons up to GCSE level
Creating a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment where pupils can thrive
Monitoring, assessing and reporting on progress, achievement and outcomes
Developing and reviewing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans and personalised learning programmes
Leading and contributing to the development of Science across the school
Working collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, tutors and families
Adapting teaching approaches to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities
Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and emotional resilience
What you'll bring
QTS/QTLS with strong subject knowledge in Science.
Has experience or a genuine passion for working with students with SEN.
Brings creativity, patience and adaptability to every lesson.
Communicates clearly and works well as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
Understands the importance of safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour support.
About Us
Our new Options Autism school – Penny Tree – will have capacity for up to 100 pupils and is expected to open for students in the near future.
At Penny Tree School, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, you will benefit from access to a wide professional network, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the pupils we serve.
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
£42000.00 - £42000.00 per year