Post 16 SEN Teacher

OFG Education; Hanley Castle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to 2x

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Post-16 SEN Teacher for Bankside College in Hanley Castle. You will deliver engaging Post-16 IT and digital skills lessons, tailoring the curriculum to meet diverse learning needs and support students toward further education and employment.

Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a personalised, safeguarding-focused environment. The role starts January 2027, is 37.5 hours weekly, and is permanent, term-time only, with a competitive starter salary.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification required.
• Experience teaching IT, Computing or digital skills.
• Passionate about supporting SEND to achieve positive outcomes.
• Delivers engaging and adaptable teaching that motivates learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Post-16 lessons in IT and digital skills, tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create an inclusive, structured learning environment that promotes independence.
• Develop practical learning opportunities to build digital literacy and life skills.
• Adapt teaching strategies for a range of learning profiles and additional needs.
• Monitor progress, set targets and celebrate student achievement.
• Collaborate with families, therapists and support staff for holistic support.
• Contribute to curriculum development and Post-16 pathways.

Skills

SEN experience

Digital literacy

Inclusive teaching

Curriculum development

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Tools

IT/Computing expertise

Job description

At OFG Education we believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work

Job Title: Post 16 SEN Teacher
Location: Bankside College, Hanley Castle, WR8 0AD
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

At our school, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive and prepare for a successful future. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Post-16 SEN Teacher to join our specialist team and create meaningful learning experiences for young people with additional needs.

This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to equip students with valuable digital, IT and employability skills, helping them develop confidence, independence and readiness for adulthood. You will inspire curiosity through engaging, practical learning and support students to overcome barriers, celebrating every achievement along the way.

Working closely with education, therapy and support colleagues, you'll help deliver a personalised curriculum that prepares students for further education, employment and independent living. You'll have the freedom to tailor learning to individual needs while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher, an IT/Computing specialist, or a qualified teacher looking to move into specialist education, you'll find a supportive environment where your expertise, creativity and ideas are valued.

What you will be doing

• Deliver engaging Post-16 lessons in IT, digital skills and related subjects, adapted to meet individual learning needs.
• Create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment that promotes independence and confidence.
• Develop practical learning opportunities that build digital literacy, employability and life skills.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support a range of learning profiles and additional needs.
• Monitor progress, set meaningful targets and celebrate student achievement.
• Work collaboratively with families, therapists and support staff to provide holistic support.
• Contribute to curriculum development and help shape innovative Post-16 pathways.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for every student.

What you will bring

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification required.
• Has experience of teaching IT, Computing, Digital Skills or a related subject area.
• Passionate about supporting students with SEND to achieve positive outcomes beyond education.
• Delivers creative, engaging and adaptable teaching that motivates learners.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Is resilient, patient and able to respond positively to challenges.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Driving licence required

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our College

Bankside College is a small specialist setting that provides nurturing and therapeutic post 16 education to autistic young people that are working towards academic & vocational qualifications. Through enacting our values of growth, resilience & respect our vision is to create a safe and supportive environment where every young person feels valued, builds confidence, achieves their potential, and develops the skills needed to succeed in life.

Ensuring holistic education, with specialist therapeutic support in a modern college environment, learners improve their independence and confidence whilst developing employability skills and completing academic qualifications.

Located in the beautiful Malvern hills we cater for young people requiring a nurturing and calm environment in order to achieve formal Level 1/2/3 vocational qualifications. All students follow a personalised curriculum selecting from a variety of subject options to suit individual strengths & preferences. A significant part of this curriculum offer is the broader enrichment and personal development provision which includes careers, PSHE, cooking and well-being activities. The curriculum also offers learners the opportunity to improve their application of mathematics, English and digital literacy. With a focus on the Preparation for Life Agenda, learners develop essential life skills and their knowledge of the world and the communities they live in.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.