Senior Curriculum Leader for SEND

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong department

Experienced colleagues

Professional development

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an experienced SEN teacher for Year 7–11. You will work with pupils who have SEN, support their learning, and contribute to strategic planning and change initiatives within the department.

You will collaborate with teaching staff to ensure the best provision for SEN, communicate a compelling vision, and liaise with parents and carers to support student progression.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Year 7–11 with SEN.
• Strong understanding of 11–18 curriculum issues.
• Ability to lead CPD and staff development.
• Effective liaison with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 7–11 pupils with SEN.
• Support and identify pupils with difficulties.
• Lead strategic planning and change initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff to provide best provision for SEN.
• Communicate a clear vision and inspire others.

Skills

SEN knowledge

Change leadership

Curriculum planning

Communication

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Teaching Year 7-11 pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Supporting and identifying pupils with physical, emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties
• Strategic planning processes including leading change, creativity and innovation
• Having a good understanding of 11-18 curriculum issues and planning
• Managing staff well; seeing the relationship between CPD and sustained improvement
• Working closely with teaching staff to ensure best provision for SEN pupils
• Communicating a vision and inspiring others
• Building effective working relationships
• Liaising with parents and carers

What the school offers its staff

• Join a strong, successful department with high standards
• Working alongside knowledgeable and experienced colleagues
• Developing professionally and personally in a secure, but lively atmosphere

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.