SEND Teacher

Nescot; Epsom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted on-site gym

Day nursery

Free parking on-site

Discounted Starbucks

Free online qualifications

Job summary

Nescot is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver inclusive education for learners with SEND from Entry 1 to Level 1 in horticulture and grounds work. The role requires knowledge of EHCPs, annual reviews and practical industry experience.

A PGCE or Cert Ed is essential. You'll plan and deliver high-quality teaching, provide mentorship and tutorials, and assess practical activities on college grounds and field-to-fork projects.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching young people with SEND from Entry 1 to Level 1.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, annual reviews and contributing to outcomes.
• Industry/teaching experience in horticulture or grounds work with employability focus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inclusive teaching for learners from Entry 1 to Level 1 focusing on horticulture and employability.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and tutorial support with regular target setting.
• Plan and assess safe, practical learning activities including field-to-fork projects and grounds maintenance.

Job description

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 overcome 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)