SEN Teacher with KS4 Lead Responsibilities

Hillingdon Manor School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Uxbridge is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher with KS4 Lead responsibilities starting in December 2025. The ideal candidate will have QTS or QTLS, previous SEN experience, and the ability to create engaging, tailored lessons. This role offers leadership opportunities and the chance to positively impact students' learning experiences. A comprehensive benefits package includes mental health support and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible benefits package

Discount options

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching in an SEN school or extensive experience working with pupils with complex additional needs.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that motivate pupils.
• Ambition to take on leadership responsibilities and support staff in KS4.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised lessons tailored to pupils' educational needs.
• Lead in a curriculum area, providing guidance and support to staff within KS4.
• Promote the school's vision, values, and culture while fostering a positive learning environment.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in an SEN school

Ability to deliver engaging lessons

Leadership ambition

Patience and resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

SEN Teacher with KS4 Lead Responsibilities

Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge

Salary: Up to £51,200.00 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: December 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Since its opening in 1999, Hillingdon Manor School has offered a unique mix of education and support to its pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism specific environment allow pupils' individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised. All students are supported to learn at their own level through personalised teaching and differentiated lessons based on the National Curriculum. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teacher to join our close-knit team at Hillingdon Manor School in Uxbridge.

About the Role

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team on our Secondary Site, teaching pupils aged 11-19. This role includes KS4 Lead responsibilities, offering an excellent opportunity for ambitious teachers aspiring to middle leadership positions.

You will:

• Deliver engaging and personalised lessons tailored to pupils' educational needs
• Lead in a curriculum area, providing guidance and support to staff within KS4
• Work closely with support staff to ensure pupils receive the assistance they require
• Promote the school's vision, values, and culture while fostering a positive learning environment
• Provide feedback to Senior Leadership, parents, and carers on pupil progress
• Plan and implement creative, differentiated teaching approaches to maximise achievement
• Manage challenging behaviours positively and proactively

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) essential
• Previous experience teaching in an SEN school or extensive experience working with pupils with complex additional needs
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that motivate pupils
• Ambition to take on leadership responsibilities and support staff in KS4
• Patient, resilient, and able to maintain a positive learning environment

If you are a skilled and passionate SEN teacher looking for a challenging and rewarding role with leadership opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Join Hillingdon Manor School from December 2025 and help shape the future of our KS4 provision.

About us

Hillingdon Manor is an independent specialist school for pupils aged 11 to 19 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC). Spread across two vibrant sites, we provide a personalised, autism‑specific education that celebrates the unique strengths and abilities of every young person. With smaller class sizes and a tailored curriculum, every young person receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and personally. At Hillingdon Manor, we create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where pupils can grow, succeed, and reach their full potential.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.

Why join Options Autism?

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.

Benefits

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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.