SEND Teacher

Polaris Community; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Community's Ormston School in Leeds is seeking a Primary SEND Teacher to join a supportive team. You will educate primary pupils aged 5–11 in small class groups with a Teaching Assistant, planning and delivering lessons aligned to the National Curriculum and safeguarding guidelines.

The role offers term-time hours, a competitive salary (£28,000–£39,520) and a focus on pupil outcomes within a nurturing environment. DBS checks will be completed as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• QTS and successful classroom teaching experience.
• Experience teaching primary-age pupils.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and child protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons for small class groups.
• Assess and report on pupil progress using assessment data.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual needs of pupils.
• Set high standards to motivate and challenge learners.
• Demonstrate secure subject knowledge and curriculum understanding.

Skills

Classroom management

ICT skills

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Polaris Education – Ormston School
Primary SEND Teacher
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £28,000 – £39,520
Location: Headingley, Leeds

• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so, Ormston School in Leeds could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people.

We are currently seeking a Primary SEND Teacher to join our team.

About the School

Located in Headingley, Leeds, Ormston School opened with its first cohort of learners in September 2024 and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5–18.

Our aim is to provide a learning environment where young people can thrive, feel supported and safe, and leave school with positive experiences and meaningful outcomes that enable them to contribute to the wider community.

With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to help shape the school and create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline and engagement and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each young person with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have over fifteen SEN schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement.

We’re also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected education services have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the primary curriculum to small, bespoke class groups of up to six pupils, with the support of a Teaching Assistant. You will be required to plan, prepare and deliver lessons that respond to the individual needs and abilities of pupils.

You will be required to:

• Plan and teach well‑structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high standards that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote positive progress and outcomes for pupils
• Demonstrate secure subject and curriculum knowledge
• Be familiar with the National Curriculum at both primary and secondary level
• Adapt learning to meet the needs of learners with SEND

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Successful classroom teaching experience
• Experience teaching primary-age pupils
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• The ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• The ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
• Knowledge of effective behaviour‑management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly in using technology to support learning

What We Offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone
• Support for your professional development through a wide range of learning opportunities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team that is passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.