#WhereEveryStoryMatters
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £28,428 - £29,925
Closing date: 12 noon Monday the 5th October 2026
Start date: ASAP
Responsible for
Science curriculum leadership across the provision; no direct line-management responsibility unless subsequently agreed. Running Beech and Beech + KS4 and KS5 programme in the school provision
Purpose of the role
To provide engaging, ambitious and highly personalised teaching for KS4 and KS5 students working primarily within our Beech and Beech+ curriculum pathways (GCSE equivalent level 1/level 2), and to take a leading role in the development, coordination and quality assurance of Science across Fable House.
The postholder will use project-based learning to help students develop subject knowledge, transferable skills, confidence and independence. They will ensure that learning is accessible to young people with a wide range of SEND while maintaining high expectations for their progress and achievement.
Come and teach somewhere that does education differently
Fable House is an independent specialist education provider for young people whose needs have not been successfully met within mainstream or traditional specialist settings.
Our students are capable, creative and curious, but many have experienced disrupted education or extended periods away from learning. They may have autism, ADHD, PDA profiles, trauma-related needs, SEMH needs or specific learning differences. Our role is to create the conditions in which they can feel safe, reconnect with education and recognise their own potential.
We are looking for an imaginative and adaptable KS4/KS5 Teacher to work primarily with students following our in house Beech and Beech+ curriculum pathways (GCSE equivalent Level1/Level2). The successful candidate will also take the lead on Science across the provision, supporting the development, coordination and quality of Science teaching and learning.
This is not a conventional classroom teaching role.
Our curriculum is highly personalised and delivered through meaningful, interest-led projects. Students develop knowledge and skills by investigating real questions, solving problems, producing purposeful outcomes and making connections across different subject areas. Science already runs strongly through many of our projects, including health, the environment, conservation, food, horticulture, technology and practical life skills.
Teaching takes place predominantly one-to-one and in very small groups, with group delivery used wherever it is appropriate for the students involved. You will need to be able to balance clear curriculum intentions with the flexibility to respond to each learner’s needs, interests, communication style and capacity on the day.
You do not need to be a qualified teacher, although QTS or an appropriate teaching qualification would be desirable. More important is that you understand how young people with SEND learn and can translate subject knowledge into practical, engaging and accessible learning experiences. Achieving QTS with us through a salaried training position is something we are open to discussing.
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
At Fable House, we believe that everyone has the potential to learn and achieve; that all behaviour communicates a need; that each new day is a fresh start; that we all do our best within our capacity at the time; and that everyone has skills they can develop and share.
If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape a curriculum rather than simply deliver one, we would love to hear from you.
Fable House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and appropriate employment, qualification, fitness to work and identity checks.
How to apply: please email office@fablehouse.org to request an application form. If you wish to discuss the role before applying please email to arrange a phone call.
Job Description
Specification
Location: Fable House
Contract: Permanent full time
Salary: £23,940 - £25,468 dependant on experience
Start date: ASAP
Help young people reconnect with learning
Fable House is an independent specialist education provider for young people whose needs have not been successfully met within mainstream or traditional specialist settings.
Our students are capable, creative and curious, but many have experienced disrupted education or extended periods away from learning. They may have autism, ADHD, PDA profiles, trauma-related needs, SEMH needs or specific learning differences. We create the conditions in which they can feel safe, rebuild trust in education and recognise their own potential.
We are looking for a flexible, creative and trauma informed Tutor to work primarily within our Alternative Provision. Depending on the needs of the timetable, the successful candidate may also support teaching and learning within our full-time school provision.
This is a varied role that may involve working with students across our age and ability range. Learning is delivered predominantly one-to-one and in very small groups, with small-group and classroom-based delivery used wherever it is appropriate for the students involved.
Our curriculum is different from a conventional school curriculum. Learning is highly personalised, interest-led and project based. Students develop knowledge and skills through meaningful projects, practical experiences, sustained enquiry and purposeful outcomes. Alongside English and Maths, our curriculum includes Science, computing, creative subjects, conservation, cooking, physical and mental wellbeing, vocational learning and preparation for adulthood.
As a Tutor, you will work within our established curriculum pathways and schemes of work. With support and direction from class teachers and curriculum leads, you will plan and deliver sessions, adapt activities to meet individual needs, gather evidence of learning and contribute to the assessment of student progress. You do not need to be a qualified teacher. We are looking for someone who can build genuine, trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries; someone who can notice what a student needs, think creatively and adapt without losing sight of the intended learning.
We are particularly interested in candidates who: Understand SEND and the barriers faced by young people who have experienced disrupted education. Can plan and deliver engaging learning within an agreed curriculum. Are confident supporting a range of subjects, projects and practical activities. Can work effectively one-to-one, with very small groups and within a classroom team. Can adapt communication, resources and expectations without reducing ambition. Are calm, patient and able to respond thoughtfully to changes in a student’s capacity. Value student voice, curiosity, creativity and independence. Understand that behaviour communicates a need.Are willing to learn, reflect and contribute as part of a collaborative team.
At Fable House, we believe that: everyone has the potential to learn and achieve; all behaviour communicates a need; each new day is a fresh start; we all do our best within our capacity at the time; and everyone has skills they can develop and share.
If you want to help young people experience education differently, we would love to hear from you. Fable House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and appropriate employment, qualification, medical fitness and identity checks.
How to apply: please email office@fablehouse.org to request an application form. If you wish to discuss the role before applying please email to arrange a phone call.
