SEND Teacher

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT); Epsom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A discounted on-site gym, sports hall,

Discounted Starbucks

Free parking on-site

Free online qualifications

Day nursery on-site

Job summary

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT) seeks an experienced teacher to deliver inclusive, practical learning for learners from Entry 1 to Level 1, with a focus on horticulture, grounds work, and employability.

The role requires expertise in SEND, EHCPs and the ability to support learners through mentoring and tailored tutorial sessions. Applicants must be qualified teachers (PGCE or Cert Ed) and committed to safeguarding and high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including learners working from Entry 1 to Level 1.
• Knowledge and understanding of EHCPs, the annual review process and importance of making valuable contributions.
• Relevant industry and/or teaching experience in horticulture, grounds work or a related land-based area, with the ability to develop practical employability skills.
• Qualified Teacher (PGCE, Cert Ed)

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching, tutoring, assessment and support for learners working from Entry 1 to Level 1, with a strong focus on horticulture, grounds work and employability.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and tutorial support and deliver the tutorial content to assist students' overall development and achievement, including regular target setting.
• Plan and assess safe, practical learning activities, including field-to-fork projects and supervised work that contributes to the maintenance and improvement of College grounds.

Skills

SEND teaching experience

EHCPs knowledge

Horticulture/land-based experience

Education

PGCE or Cert Ed

Job description

• Experience of teaching young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including learners working from Entry 1 to Level 1.
• Knowledge and understanding of EHCPs, the annual review process and importance of making valuable contributions.
• Relevant industry and/or teaching experience in horticulture, grounds work or a related land-based area, with the ability to develop practical employability skills.
• Qualified Teacher (PGCE, Cert Ed)

What We Are Looking For

• Experience of teaching young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including learners working from Entry 1 to Level 1.
• Knowledge and understanding of EHCPs, the annual review process and importance of making valuable contributions.
• Relevant industry and/or teaching experience in horticulture, grounds work or a related land-based area, with the ability to develop practical employability skills.
• Qualified Teacher (PGCE, Cert Ed)

Duties/responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching, tutoring, assessment and support for learners working from Entry 1 to Level 1, with a strong focus on horticulture, grounds work and employability.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and tutorial support and deliver the tutorial content to assist students' overall development and achievement, including regular target setting.
• Plan and assess safe, practical learning activities, including field-to-fork projects and supervised work that contributes to the maintenance and improvement of College grounds.

Benefits

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students "enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed", and benefit from "highly supportive relationships" with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are "effective" with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place "an effective policy for safer recruitment."

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing date: 20th November 2026

(we reserve the right to interview during this period and to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be appointed)

Interview date: 18th November 2026 (for early applications)