SEN Teacher

Westbourne School; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbourne School is seeking a passionate teacher to deliver tailored lessons in Maths and/or Science up to Key Stage 4. This role requires UK Qualified Teacher Status and experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school offers an exceptional reward package, focusing on the wellbeing of both teachers and pupils.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience or a strong interest in working with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience teaching Maths and/or Science to Key Stage 4 level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons in Maths and/or Science.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Inclusive education

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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You will be responsible for delivering tailored, inspiring lessons in Maths and/or Science up to Key Stage 4, supporting the individual learning needs of our pupils and contributing to their educational, social, and emotional development.

You will teach individual students or small groups in line with the school’s curriculum framework, and help ensure that each learner achieves meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups in line with the school’s curriculum and policies
• Teach Maths and/or Science up to Key Stage 4
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, ensuring individual learning needs are met
• Contribute to school development initiatives in line with the School Development Plan
• Support the physical, educational, and moral development of pupils in accordance with company policies
• Create a stimulating and supportive classroom environment with appropriate displays, resources, and learning aids
• Coordinate the teaching, development, assessment, and reporting of key subjects as agreed with the Headteacher
• Devise and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans, and related student-focused documents
• Ensure classroom and off-site safety planning, including risk assessments
• Provide direction and guidance to Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, and care staff to ensure consistent delivery
• Support pupils in developing self-regulation and positive behaviour through consistent behavioural strategies

What We’re Looking For – Essential Requirements

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent
• Experience or a strong interest in working with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Experience teaching Maths and/or Science to Key Stage 4 level
• Passionate about inclusive education with a creative and flexible approach to teaching
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Full UK Driving licence – desirable

About the school

Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites.You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.