SEN Teacher - Specialism in Humanities or Computing

OFG Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking an SEN Teacher specialising in Humanities or Computing to join Longdon Park School in Derby. You will teach students with autism and additional needs, delivering differentiated lessons that support academic, social and emotional development.

You will plan and deliver personalised learning, foster an inclusive classroom, and collaborate with support staff, families and multidisciplinary teams to help every student reach their potential.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Specialist in Humanities or Computing.
• Experience teaching students with SEND, autism and/or complex needs.
• Able to teach Humanities or Computing.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour with positive approaches.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic.
• Works well independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills and willingness to embrace innovative teaching methods.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Teach Humanities or Computing across relevant key stages.
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress.
• Develop and review individual education and behaviour plans.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work closely with Learning Support Assistants and wider school staff.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.

Skills

QTS

Specialist in Humanities/Computing

SEND & autism experience

Positive behaviour strategies

IT skills

Driving licence

Team player

Empathy & resilience

Job description

Job Title

SEN Teacher- Specialism in Humanities or Computing

Location

Longdon Park School, Derby, DE14 2WD

Hours

37.5 hours per week | Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8am -4pm & Wednesdays 8am -5pm

Salary

Up to £42,000 per annum ( dependent on experience, not pro rata)

Contract

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start

December 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an SEN Teacher specialising in Humanities or Computing to join our specialist education team.

Working with students with autism and additional needs, you will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that support academic, social and emotional development. In this rewarding role, you'll plan and deliver personalised learning, foster an inclusive classroom environment, and work closely with support staff, families and multidisciplinary teams to help every student achieve their potential.

Your Humanities or Computing expertise will inspire students, build confidence and develop essential skills for their future.

What you will be doing

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Teach Humanities or Computing across relevant key stages.
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress.
• Develop and review individual education and behaviour plans.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work closely with Learning Support Assistants and wider school staff.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.

What you will bring

• QTS required
• Specialist in either Humanities or Computing
• Experience teaching students with SEND, autism and/or complex needs.
• Can confidently teach Humanities or Computing.
• Can effectively manage challenging behaviour using positive approaches.
• Is patient, resilient, empathetic and committed to student success.
• Works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has good IT skills and a willingness to embrace innovative teaching methods.
• Driving licence required

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

Longdon Park School opened in June 2015 and is a co-educational day school for students aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge, primarily associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We operate across two specialist sites to provide age-appropriate learning environments: Egginton, Derby supporting students aged 7–14 and Branston Burton upon Trent supporting young people aged 14–18.

Our therapeutic, supportive and inclusive approach enables every student to develop confidence, independence and resilience. We help our young people understand the impact of their actions, make positive choices and develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

We are committed to raising achievement by delivering a personalised, engaging curriculum tailored to each student's individual strengths, interests and aspirations. Our priority is to equip every learner with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve positive outcomes and make a successful transition into further education, employment or adult life.

Please note that Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport, so applicants should consider this when applying

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.

Benefits

• 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.