KS3/KS4 SEND Teacher

Polaris Community; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Leeds is seeking a Secondary SEND Teacher to start in January 2026. The role involves teaching small bespoke class groups, planning lessons, and adapting teaching methods to meet student needs. Candidates should have QTS, a degree, and experience in delivering qualifications up to GCSE. The successful applicant will join a friendly team committed to improving student outcomes in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering qualifications up to GCSE.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to small class groups.
• Assess and report on learning needs and achievements.
• Adapt teaching to meet the strengths and needs of pupils.

Skills

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Teaching experience

Knowledge of the National Curriculum

Good ICT skills

Education

Degree

Job description

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Interviews: Monday 24th November at Ormston School

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so Ormston School in Leeds could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people. We are currently seeking a Secondary SEND Teacher for a January 2026 start. We would appreciate applicants from Teachers who are experienced in PE, Humanities or Vocational Subject Areas.

About the School

Located in Headingley, Leeds, Ormston School opened with its first cohort of learners in September 2024 and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 5 to 18 years old. Our aim is to provide a learning environment where young people can thrive, feel supported, safe and are then able to leave school happy with relevant experiences and outcomes to enable them to contribute to the wider community.

With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self‑discipline, and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each young person with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have twelve SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We’re also incredibly proud that 100% of our Education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching allocated areas of the Secondary curriculum to small bespoke class groups of up to 6 pupils, with the support of a Teaching Assistant. You will be required to plan, prepare and present lessons that cater for the needs of the entire ability range.

You will be required to:

• Plan and teach well‑structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high standards which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress outcomes
• Demonstrate secure subject and curriculum knowledge
• Participate in arrangements for preparing learners for external tests
• Be able to teach across KS3/KS4 with preferably a PE Specialism
• Be able to adapt learning to meet learners with SEND

Requirements

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Degree
• Successful teaching experience
• Experience in delivering qualifications up‑to GCSE
• Experience teaching KS4
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

What we offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Community.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.