Full Time
Pay Range: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 FTE per annum depending on relevant teaching experience, plus SEN 1 allowance £2,787
Working Pattern: 32.44 hours per week all year round
Are you seeking a new teaching role?
Gilbert Ward Academy, part of Prosper Learning Trust, is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Science Teacher to join our team from September 2026.
We are seeking passionate and dedicated subject specialists who are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. You will:
- Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching Science at secondary level
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the needs of pupils with SEMH and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions
- Be an innovative and adaptable educator, able to engage and inspire students in their learning
- Share our commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive
Some of the main responsibilities of the role will include:
- Establishing a purposeful and safe learning environment and supporting learners’ behaviour constructively
- Contributing to the monitoring and development of the required subject/s area to ensure suitable opportunities
- Planning effectively in the short, medium and long – term
- Assessing, recording and reporting on the development and progress of learners
As a school that opened its doors in September 2023, we are at the forefront of providing exceptional education for pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Located on Princess Louise Road in Blyth, Northumberland, our academy serves as a beacon of hope and opportunity for our pupils and their families. Since our official opening in September 2023, we have remained dedicated to delivering a personalised, high-quality education that extends beyond academic success. We focus on the holistic development of each child, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and resilience necessary to thrive in all aspects of life.
Gilbert Ward Academy, part of Prosper Learning Trust, opened in September 2023 and has now grown to full capacity with 80 pupils across all year groups. This is a very exciting phase in our journey: having successfully built and grown the school, we are now embedding our practice and continuing to make excellent progress.
We Can Offer:
- A supportive and experienced team of staff who share expertise across the trust.
- Exceptional facilities designed to meet the needs of SEMH learners.
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities tailored to subject teaching and career progression.
- The chance to make a significant impact on a growing academy and its pupils.
The successful candidate will be welcomed into the Trust. If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please don’t hesitate to apply.
Gilbert Ward Academy is a new, purpose-built Department for Education (DfE) special free school designed to provide a tailored education for pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs and ASC. Opened recently to meet a growing demand in the region, the academy is proud to offer a modern, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
Our facilities have been specifically designed to support the unique needs of our pupils, with specialist spaces to encourage personal growth, learning, and well-being. Located in Blyth, Northumberland, we are deeply committed to fostering resilience, independence, and aspiration in every pupil we serve.
As part of Prosper Learning Trust, which supports five specialist schools in the North East, we share a commitment to empowering vulnerable young people to succeed.
To learn more about Gilbert Ward Academy and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit the websites.
Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young people succeed against the odds. Four core values underpin everything we do as a Trust, these are Aspiration, Integrity, Resilience and Kindness. We are looking for staff who share those values and want to support our young people.
The Trust currently have 5 schools in the region:
- Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)
- Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy offering education to permanently excluded pupils and pupils who are struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years)
- Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (3-19 years)
- Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (5-16 years)
- Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism (11-16 years)
The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Gilbert Ward Academy but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.
Benefits of working for Prosper Learning Trust
The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:
- A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
- Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
- Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates.
- Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
- Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
- Bike 2 Work scheme
For more information on why we think you should work for us see our Trust website, where you will also find videos of what our current staff think.
The successful candidate will be welcomed into the Trust, so if this sounds like the role for you, please don't hesitate to apply.
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.