Special Needs Science Teacher – Totnes
| Company: | Luma Education Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £150 to £220 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Totnes |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Special Needs Science Teacher – Totnes (TQ9)
Location: Totnes, South Devon
Pay: £150 – £220 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term time
Contract: Temporary and ongoing, with the opportunity to become permanent
Start date: ASAP
Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting a Special Needs Science Teacher for a small specialist SEND school just outside Totnes in South Devon. You will teach science to primary and secondary-aged pupils with lower attainment, in classes small enough to get to know every learner well. Each lesson is built around something pupils can see, touch and try, whether that is a simple experiment, a sorting activity or a walk outside to look at plants and weather. Both secondary science teachers and primary teachers with good science knowledge are encouraged to apply.
About the Setting
This is a rural specialist school for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Its approach is relational and therapeutic, with strong relationships between staff and pupils as the starting point for learning. The curriculum blends classroom subjects with outdoor education, life skills and vocational pathways, and the school is FASD-informed.
Your Responsibilities
- Teaching science to small classes of primary and secondary pupils working well below age-related expectations
- Breaking each topic into short, concrete steps and revisiting key ideas regularly
- Running practical experiments and using visual and sensory resources
- Taking learning outdoors where it suits the topic
- Setting realistic targets and recording progress for each pupil
- Sharing planning and feedback with teaching assistants, therapists and pastoral staff
- Keeping a calm, predictable classroom where pupils feel secure
What You'll Need
- QTS is preferred; unqualified teachers and instructors with strong SEND experience will be considered
- Experience teaching pupils with SEND
- Skill in adapting science for lower ability learners at primary and secondary level
- A relational, patient and consistent teaching style
The school would like someone dedicated and nurturing, who enjoys planning creative ways to explain science to pupils who need more time.
Why Work with Luma?
- Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
- Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
- Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
- Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
- Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
- Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.
About Luma Education Recruitment
Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.
Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.
Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
To apply, send your CV to daniel.benson@lumaedrec.com or call 0204 576 4344.
Luma Education Recruitment® – Bright Talent. Bright Futures.
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