SEN English Teacher

Unity College; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in High Wycombe is seeking a passionate SEN English Teacher. The role involves planning, teaching, and assessing subjects while supporting students with SEND in small classes. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment. Benefits include an enhanced pension scheme, well-being app, and access to fully funded training.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) environment.
• Ability to create engaging and safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and assess subjects to support student progression.
• Create engaging and safe learning environments.
• Support with report writing and data collection.

Skills

Commitment to students with SEND

Teaching and assessment planning

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed professional to join us as a SEN English Teacher. The successful candidate will plan, teach, and assess a range of subjects and learning to support students\' progression, work as part of the team to deliver lessons, support positive behaviour, and create engaging and safe learning environments. We will support you with a full induction as part of a very supportive team.

Unity College is a bespoke educational provision for secondary age students (Y7 - post 16) who are all in the care of the local authority. We operate on two sites, with a main site in West Wycombe and a satellite nurture base in the outskirts of Aylesbury. Classes are small, typically no more than 4 pupils, and we provide specialist vocational spaces, outdoor learning, and strong professional development opportunities. We welcome visits from interested applicants.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and assess a range of subjects and learning to support students\' progression
• Work as part of the team to deliver lessons, support positive behaviour, and make students feel safe so that they can learn and achieve
• Follow whole school systems to teaching and learning; participate in induction and be part of a supportive team
• Support with report writing, help expand curriculum documents as part of a team, data collection, and clearly communicate with all stakeholders
• Create engaging and safe learning environments

Qualifications

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years\' experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• QTS/QTLS is advantageous

Benefits

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references, and online searches to safeguard our young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Keys Group supports armed forces personnel, veterans, and military families and offers a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria. If you meet the criteria, please include your military experience on your CV for the resourcing team to contact.