Key Role Information

• Salary: 35,000.00 - 40,000.00
• Job type: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing: 05/05/2026 17:00
• Interview: 11/05/2026
• Start: 1 September 2026
• Contract term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
• Pay grade: TBC
• Department: Teaching
• Key stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
• Hours per week: 40.00
• Weeks per year: 52.000
• Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

[Employer hidden] is a supportive and inclusive specialist school, dedicated to providing tailored education for students who need a nurturing and understanding environment. Our young people have had difficulty attending traditional schools, so we focus on helping them rebuild confidence and achieve their full academic potential.

Our cohort is generally of average, or above average academic ability, studying a range of GCSEs in small groups of 4-6

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate Teacher & Learning Mentor to join our brand-new educational provision in its second year!

The post holder will teach Biology and/or Chemistry at GCSE level, as well as project-based science lessons at Key Stage 3 . The ability to teach Maths across KS3 or 4 would be advantageous.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our learners by delivering engaging lessons and providing one-to-one mentoring support.

The post holder will work alongside other staff in our small, nurturing team to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with our learners, their families, and other professionals supporting them. This role would suit an experienced, qualified secondary school teacher.

An understanding of SEND and mental health needs amongst academically able young people is helpful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver effective Science lessons aligned with the Key Stage 3/4 curriculum.
• Support learners' academic progress while fostering personal development through mentoring.
• Create a positive learning environment that encourages curiosity, respect, and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet individual learners' needs.
• Monitor learner progress and contribute to reports on academic achievement and wellbeing.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to teach Chemistry and/or Biology.
• Ability to communicate clearly with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent interpersonal skills suited for mentoring roles.
• Willingness to learn new teaching methods and adapt approaches based on learner needs.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification essential.

Values and Attitudes:

At [Employer hidden] we value kindness, respect, integrity, inclusivity, and dedication. We seek individuals who demonstrate genuine care for young people’s welfare alongside enthusiasm for education. The ideal candidate will be committed to creating an empowering atmosphere where every learner feels valued and supported throughout their learning journey.

If you are motivated by making a positive impact within an innovative educational setting please apply now to join our team!

This role could be a part time position or full time position depending on which subjects can be offered.

We are open to discussions regarding hours and subject combinations, and we can be flexible for the right candidate.

Interview Date is Monday 11th May 2026

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent - essential
• Degree in a relevant subject - essential

Skills

Experience

• Experience of working with SEND and SEMH young people

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently - essential
• Discretion and confidentiality - essential
• Empathetic, patient and compassionate - essential
• Ability to relate well to children and adults - essential

About Us

Red Balloon Educational Trust (RBET) is a UK charity that provides an alternative provision to young people studying at KS3-4 unable to attend mainstream school due to bullying, mental health issues, trauma or neurodivergence. We provide tailored educational, wellbeing and social re-engagement programmes.

RBET Aylesbury is a new Centre which opened September 2025 to support young people around Buckinghamshire - if you have any questions please visit our website!

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Sarah James

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15 Walton Terrace, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 7QY

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Safeguarding Information

Every learner has the right to flourish and be safe from harm and abuse. As a professional within Red Balloon Educational Trust; we all have a duty to keep our students safe and healthy.

Safeguarding is the action taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. It means:

• protecting children from abuse and maltreatment
• preventing harm to children's health or development
• ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care
• taking action to enable all children and young people have the best outcomes

Red Balloon Educational Trust has policies and procedures to ensure that every single learner, regardless of their age, disability, gender, race, religion, or belief, sex or sexual orientation, has a right to equal protection from harm.

Due to the role involving engaging in regulated activity with young people, it is an offence to apply for the role if the you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Safeguarding is Red Balloon Educational Trust's priority. No member of staff will have access to work with learners until all required training has been completed.

Equal Opportunities and Eligibility

Red Balloon Educational Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a diverse workforce.

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Thank you for your interest in Red Balloon. Please note at this time, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa, therefore, all potential employees must be eligible for employment in the United Kingdom.

Details regarding the right to work can be found here: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK