About this role
Science Teacher
Cambian Whinfell School, Kendal
Salary of up to £35,672 per annum DOE
Full time – 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Seeking to appoint for January 2027 or earlier by mutual agreement.
Whinfell School, part of The Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for an enthusiastic, committed Science Teacher. We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits!
Job Role
We offer an extensive curriculum to our students and currently require an enthusiastic and committed Science Teacher. You will have a flexible, creative and practical approach to learning and be responsible for developing individualised / small group programs. Class sizes are small, up to 3 students with dedicated learning support. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
We are ideally looking for someone to work 5 days per week, teaching across the key stages.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for somebody who has drive and vision and who is passionate about the teaching profession and committed to a high-quality service. If you have an interest in working with special needs students this is an ideal place to use your skills in this highly rewarding and challenging field of education. Working as part of a committed team, we need someone who can cater for the diverse needs of our students, therefore you need to be:
Well organised and able to plan a structured learning environment.
Practical, creative and inventive.
Looking to develop expertise in special needs and Autism.
A contributor to the schools multi - disciplinary team approach.
Managing complex behaviours.
Experience of preparing students for a range of qualifications including GCSE.
A passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons.
Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
An ability to focus on the progress of studen