Post-16 Complex Needs Teacher — Transform Futures in SEND

Expanse Group Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Pension scheme

47 days annual leave

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Expanse Learning at Wigan College seeks a committed Complex Needs Teacher to deliver personalised post-16 education for students with SEND/SEMH needs. The role focuses on tailoring programmes to EHCP outcomes and building confidence, resilience and real-world readiness.

The post holder will lead high-quality teaching, plan Schemes of Work, monitor progress, and support students toward qualifications and independent living skills within inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with PGCE or equivalent and experience teaching post-16 students with complex needs.
• Familiarity with EHCP outcomes, safeguarding and SEND Code of Practice.
• Ability to plan, differentiate and lead a classroom team to support diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised programmes of learning for post-16 students with complex needs.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment strategies aligned to EHCP outcomes.
• Deliver engaging, differentiated sessions using small-group and 1:1 formats.
• Integrate Functional Skills within curriculum delivery and promote independence.
• Lead and direct classroom support staff to ensure a structured learning environment.
• Contribute to annual reviews, progress reporting and quality assurance processes.

Skills

PGCE or equivalent teaching qual

Post-16 complex SEND experience

Knowledge of Ofsted Report Card

Ability to lead a classroom team

Education

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Post-16 complex SEND experience

Job description

Expanse Learning at Wigan College seeks a committed Complex Needs Teacher to deliver personalised post-16 education for students with SEND/SEMH needs. The role focuses on tailoring programmes to EHCP outcomes and building confidence, resilience and real-world readiness.

The post holder will lead high-quality teaching, plan Schemes of Work, monitor progress, and support students toward qualifications and independent living skills within inclusive learning environments.