Senior Teaching Practitioner

Barnet and Southgate College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Senior Teaching Practitioner with a focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The ideal candidate will lead pedagogical innovation, drive continuous improvements in teaching, and champion educational quality. Candidates should be experienced educators with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for inspiring students and staff alike. This is a full-time position offering attractive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and staff discounts.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 31 days

Annual Season Ticket Loans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Support Helpline

Eye Tests for DSE Users

Flu vaccination vouchers

Gym Facilities

Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments

High Street Discounts and Inspired Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and special educational needs.
• Ability to lead pedagogical innovation.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pedagogical innovation and best practices.
• Drive improvement in teaching and learning.
• Transform learning experiences for students with SEND.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Strategic thinking

Collaborative leadership

Passion for educational quality

Job description

Senior Teaching Practitioner

Application Deadline: 8 December 2025

Department: Pathway Centre

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Southgate Campus

Compensation: GBP 49,299 / year

Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of teaching, learning, and assessment? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Teaching Practitioner (STP) with a specialism in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator with a proven track record in teaching excellence, strategic thinking, and staff development. As an STP, you will:

• Lead pedagogical innovation and champion best practice across our college campuses.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Transform the learning experience for students with SEND through creative and inclusive approaches.

You’ll be a confident communicator, a collaborative leader, and a passionate advocate for educational quality. If you have the vision and expertise to inspire colleagues and make a real difference to learners’ lives, we’d love to hear from you.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service.

If you have any queries regarding this post, please email [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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Benefits

Read our Employee Pledge here!

The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.

• Annual Season Ticket Loans: An annual season ticket can save employees around two months in travel cost per year, costing the equivalent of 10 months for 12 month’s travel.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through independent bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax‑free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
• Employee Support Helpline: The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are able to lend a sympathetic ear, offer practical and professional advice on a wide range of work related, personal or family problems.
• Eye Tests for DSE Users: The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
• Flu vouchers: We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
• Gym Facilities: Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. These facilities are available Monday to Friday including access to the sports hall subject to availability.
• Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments: A range of competitively‑priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
• High Street Discounts and Inspired Rewards: Inspired Rewards is the shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.