SEN Teacher - Music/ICT (Autism Specialist, Term-Time)

Copper Fields School; Gunnislake; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Copper Fields School in Gunnislake, Cornwall, is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teacher specialising in Music and/or ICT to join its dedicated team. This permanent, term-time-only position begins in November 2026 and offers a salary of up to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience.

The role is based on 40.5 hours per week, with hours from 8.30am to 5.00pm on Mondays and 8.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Friday. Key duties include delivering engaging Music and/or ICT lessons, fostering a supportive

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Has experience teaching Music, ICT, or both subjects.
• Believes every young person can achieve and reach their potential.
• Has strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• Is adaptable, resilient and committed to overcoming barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Music and/or ICT lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to learn.
• Plan and deliver innovative, differentiated lessons that enable every learner to achieve success.
• Monitor progress through meaningful assessment and adapt teaching strategies to maximise outcomes.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development alongside their academic progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, parents, carers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Act as a Form Tutor where required, supporting EHCP reviews, pupil progress and parent communication.
• Promote positive behaviour through proactive, therapeutic and restorative approaches.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and help shape an exceptional learning experience for every pupil.

Skills

Music teaching

ICT teaching

SEN experience

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Copper Fields School in Gunnislake, Cornwall, is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teacher specialising in Music and/or ICT to join its dedicated team. This permanent, term-time-only position begins in November 2026 and offers a salary of up to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience.

The role is based on 40.5 hours per week, with hours from 8.30am to 5.00pm on Mondays and 8.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Friday. Key duties include delivering engaging Music and/or ICT lessons, fostering a supportive