About this role
Teacher of Science – ECTs welcome
Salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916- £51,047 + SEN1 Allowance (£2,787)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Start: 1st September 2026
Location: Olsen House School, Merseyside
Olsen House School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science as part of our continued growth.
Our vision
At Olsen House School, our vision is simple: Dream • Believe • Achieve.
As a specialist ASD/SEMH school, we want every student to dream about their future, believe in themselves, and achieve outcomes that prepare them for life beyond school. This vision is underpinned by our values: Be Kind, Be Ambitious, Be Inspired, which shape our relationships, our teaching and our leadership.
About Olsen House School
Olsen House School is a specialist setting for students with Education, Health and Care Plans, with a core focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated social, emotional and mental health needs. Many of our students have experienced barriers to learning or disruption to their education, and we respond with calm, structured, autism-responsive practice and exceptionally strong relationships.
We believe that students thrive when adults lead with kindness, hold ambitious expectations and inspire confidence and curiosity.
The opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Teacher of Science to join our team. This role would suit a teacher with experience in Science across KS3 and KS4.
Science is an important part of our curriculum and plays a key role in helping students develop curiosity, confidence, communication and understanding of the world around them. We are looking for someone who can deliver engaging, well-structured lessons and help students make meaningful progress over time.
You will:
Teach Science across KS3 and KS4, building students’ confidence, curiosity and subject knowledge over time.
Plan and deliver a sequenced Science curriculum that builds students’ knowledge, understanding and confidence over time.
Plan engaging, well-structured lessons