SEN Teacher

OFG Education; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters (health & well‑

Wellbeing Platform Benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education in Princes Risborough (Red Kite School) is seeking an SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting students with SEN/SEMH. You will teach small classes, build meaningful relationships and create engaging, personalised learning experiences that foster confidence and independence.

Join a collaborative team, adapt teaching to individual needs and celebrate progress daily, empowering students to succeed through tailored education and dedicated support.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A passion for helping every student achieve their potential.
• Creativity, patience and a flexible approach to teaching.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Resilience, empathy and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Experience within SEN, Autism, SEMH or specialist education welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to individual student needs.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where students can thrive.
• Adapt teaching approaches to overcome barriers to learning.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Monitor progress and celebrate achievements, academically and personally.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to provide the best possible outcomes for students.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Job description

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SEN Teacher

Red Kite School

• Princes Risborough
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, HP27 0JW
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
(depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our specialist setting, supporting students who need a different approach to learning. Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or a mainstream teacher looking to transition into specialist education, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

You’ll teach small classes, build meaningful relationships and create engaging learning experiences that help students grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you'll have the freedom to be creative in your teaching, adapt learning to individual needs and celebrate every step of progress, no matter how big or small.

This is more than a teaching role. It's a chance to empower young people, transform lives and see the impact of your work every single day.

What you will be doing

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to individual student needs.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where students can thrive.
• Adapt teaching approaches to overcome barriers to learning.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Monitor progress and celebrate achievements, both academically and personally.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to provide the best possible outcomes for students.

What You\u’ll Bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A passion for helping every student achieve their potential.
• Creativity, patience and a flexible approach to teaching.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Resilience, empathy and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Experience within SEN, Autism, SEMH or specialist education is welcomed but not essential.

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 School

Red Kite School is an independent special school for up to 60 young people aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Opened in September 2024, the school is located in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. We provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every young person is understood, valued and encouraged to thrive.

Our experienced team creates a calm, structured environment where students build confidence, resilience and achieve positive outcomes through personalised learning, high expectations and strong relationships.

Our curriculum develops the knowledge, emotional resilience, social communication and life skills students need to succeed in education, their communities and beyond, helping every young person become a confident learner, responsible citizen and prepared for their future.

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

Wherever you work - whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings - you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

With amazing teams working across our family of brands - Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools - we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.

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We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.