SEN Classroom Teacher

Alderwasley Hall School; Alderwasley CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent special education institution in England seeks a General SEN Teacher to join their dynamic team. This role involves teaching Key Stage 3 students and supporting their development in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will be adaptable, resilient, and passionate about helping young people with additional needs. The institution promotes ongoing training and a collaborative approach to education, allowing teachers to make a genuine impact on their students' lives.

Benefits

Training and career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher suitable for Key Stage 3 curriculum.
• Open to fully qualified teachers, ECTs or experienced colleagues.
• Experience with SEND or mainstream schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach various subjects to Key Stage Three and Year 10 students.
• Support Key Stage 2 practitioners for missed curriculum time.
• Collaborate with dedicated Learning Support Workers and therapists.

Skills

Adaptability

Integrity

Hard work

Resilience

Passion for education

Education

Qualified teacher suitable for Key Stage 3 curriculum

ECT (Early Career Teacher)

Job description

Job Title

General SEN Teacher

Location and School Overview

We have a rare opportunity to join one of the country's largest Special Schools for young people with a diagnosis of Autism and Speech and Language Disorders. The split-site school is located in the Derbyshire countryside, catering for approximately 120 young people in Years 4-14.

The School's most recent OFSTED inspection in July 2025 graded the school as Outstanding in all areas.

Salary and Position Details

Salary – Main scale M1-UPS3 PLUS an additional SEN point

0.8 FTE (4 days per week). Position commencing after the Easter holidays, April 2026.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach a range of subjects on the Lower Site for Key Stage Three and Year 10 students.
• Support Key Stage 2 practitioners as many of our Key Stage 3 learners have missed significant curriculum time.
• Teach across the subjects of English, Maths, Science, Music, Technology, Humanities and more.
• Collaborate with a large, dedicated Learning Support Worker team and highly specialised Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.
• Participate in a comprehensive CPD programme and reflect on practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified teacher suitable for Key Stage 3 curriculum.
• Open to fully qualified teachers, ECTs or experienced colleagues.
• Experience within SEND or mainstream schools favoured but not essential.
• Desirable qualities: adaptability, integrity, hard work, resilience and a deep desire to educate young people to reach their potential.

Benefits and Support

• Fantastically supportive environment, training and career development opportunities.
• Collapsible collaborative approach to education, enabling you to make a real difference each day to the lives of our young people.

Application Process

• Informal discussion about the role – contact Rosie Lee, Head of Education: 01629 822586 or [e-mail].
• Visit the school – tours on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, 4 - 5pm.
• Close date for all applications – Monday 19th January 2026 at 5pm.
• Shortlisting – Tuesday 20th January 2026.
• Interview – Wednesday 28th January 2026.

Contact

Complete your online application via the website or via TES. For more details visit https://senadgroup.com/senadjobs/general-teacher/

If you have specific recruitment/HR questions, contact Sharon Harrison, HR Officer: 01629 821410.

Equality, Safeguarding and Recruitment Practice

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. All successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks. The School is committed to Safer Recruitment Practice.