SEN Teacher - Secondary

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their close-knit team at a special needs school. This role focuses on providing education and personal development to pupils aged 7 and upwards, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes academic and social growth. With a commitment to safeguarding and a supportive atmosphere, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable pupils. The school is part of a recognized group known for prioritizing staff wellbeing and providing a comprehensive reward package, making it an ideal place for passionate educators.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension options

Mental health support

Physical health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching students with special educational needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and welfare practices.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people.
• Manage specific areas of work and set expectations for pupils.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice

Safeguarding Practices

Curriculum Knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Special Educational Needs Training

Job description

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Job Opportunity: SEN Teacher Secondary

Salary: Up to £36,925 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Location: Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent

Note: UK applicants only. Sponsorship available.

About the Role

Join our close-knit team at Glebedale School, a special needs school providing for pupils aged 7 and upwards. We focus on therapy, education, and personal development to help pupils grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our recent Ofsted rating is "Good".

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people
• Work according to professional standards, legal requirements, and school policies
• Manage specific areas of work, reviewed annually within the performance management cycle
• Set appropriate expectations and targets for pupils

Knowledge and Understanding

• School’s vision, aims, and curriculum policies
• Statutory curriculum and assessment requirements
• High-quality teaching strategies and standards
• Implications of the special educational needs code of practice

About Us

Glebedale School offers a nurturing environment for SEMH pupils, focusing on therapy, education, and personal development. We serve 30 pupils from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire. We are part of Acorn Education, a leading provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils, and part of Outcomes First Group, recognized as a 'Great Place to Work'.

Why Join Us?

We prioritize your health and wellbeing with a comprehensive reward package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension options
• Extensive mental health and physical health support

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils' welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS screening.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with 4DWW subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.