SEN Teacher

Polaris Community; Foxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Foxton is seeking a passionate teacher to join their team. The role involves planning and delivering lessons for students with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, while adapting teaching methods to meet diverse needs. Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience in primary education. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive community.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee discount scheme with savings at major retailers

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience teaching in primary schools is essential.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons to students.
• Assess and monitor pupils' progress regularly.
• Create a supportive and safe learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children with SEND

Able to adapt teaching methods

Motivational teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Successful Primary School Teaching experience

Knowledge of the National Curriculum

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching all allocated areas of the curriculum. You will be required to plan, prepare and present lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class group.

Other responsibilities include:

• Motivating pupils through enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and other professionals to ensure a high standard of education
• Monitoring and assessing pupils' progress, providing regular feedback to pupils, parents and colleagues
• Using a variety of teaching strategies and resources to promote pupils' engagement and learning
• Creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment for all pupils
• Maintaining discipline within the classroom in line with our Behaviour Policy

Candidate Invitation

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a new and exciting opportunity?

Do you have experience of working with children with SEND? Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils in a fully inclusive environment?

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Successful Primary School Teaching experience
• A good knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils needs

If so, Selwyn Hall School could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

About the school

Selwyn Hall School is a new SEN school in Foxton, South West of Cambridge, which provides specialist education for 7-18 year olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our pupils may have a number of diagnoses including: ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety and/or, communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs. Our small bespoke groupings of 4-6 children ensure that every pupil receives the individual attention they need to succeed. The school is situated within large private grounds to create a therapeutic environment that enables us to focus on the health and wellbeing of the pupils. We have space for a range of outdoor learning experiences including forest school, a multi-use sports pitch, sensory trail, conservation area and play equipment. Inside, the building has been completely refurbished and offers a range of classrooms and activity rooms including science, computing, music, drama and Art/DT. 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 who 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. All of our provisions are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Access to our employee discount scheme offering savings with over 740 retailers including all the major supermarkets, hundreds of high street shops and a wide range of restaurants.