Enfield
September 2026
£37,870 to £56,154
Are you an experienced Science Teacher with a strong understanding of autism spectrum conditions?
Do you have the skills to deliver an autism-friendly curriculum that supports communication, social skills, and independence?
Are you open to teaching students with autism and related conditions from the ages of 7 through 17?
A special needs school in Enfield is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher with experience teaching students with autism, ADHD, and other related conditions, for September 2026. This school offers a broad and balanced and curriculum, closely aligned to the mainstream curriculum, which helps students prepare for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. The curriculum is divided into different pathways at KS3 and KS4 to support students to learn at a level that matches their ability, confidence, and goals.
At this school, students will be working no more than 2 years behind their national curriculum age; there are 6 to 8 students per class and behaviour is good overall. This school is part of a larger SEN trust which offers centralised support to all their schools. Students will work toward Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, foundation level GCSEs, and/or higher level GCSEs based on their readiness.
To be considered for this role, you will:
Hold QTS
Be a subject specialist across biology, chemistry, and physics up to KS4
Have experience teaching students with autism, ADHD, and related conditions
Be confident planning and delivering adapted lessons for students working towards Level 1, Level 2, and GCSE qualifications
Demonstrate clear and consistent classroom management and communication skills
Be committed to supporting student independence, self-advocacy and social development
Hold UK Right to Work
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A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
Access to all permanent teaching staff benefits provided by the hiring school, including the Teacher Pension Scheme
Access to a range of schools and roles across our national school network
Continuous professional development through our free online portal,
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Salary description
£37870.00 - £56154.00 per year