Specialist Teacher (SEND)

Dawlish College; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-2-1 coaching

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Dawlish College invites applications for a role delivering high-quality inclusive teaching within the Horizon Learning Hub. You will provide tailored lessons to students with diverse needs, aiming to enable engagement with the mainstream curriculum and build confidence, independence and resilience.

We seek a forward-thinking educator who values teamwork, reflects on practice, and is committed to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering inclusive teaching to a diverse student cohort.
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet a range of needs including SEN.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching to students with SEN
• Inspire curiosity and confidence with engaging lessons up to GCSE level
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Collaborate with staff, families and external professionals
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and wider school life
• Support enrichment activities and raise achievement for all

Skills

Inclusive teaching

SEN-focused delivery

Student engagement

Tools

GCSE curriculum

Job description

The core responsibility of this role is the delivery of high‑quality inclusive teaching within the Horizon Learning Hub.

At Horizon Learning Hub, our mission is to provide high-quality, short-term and needs-led academic support that enables every student to successfully access and engage with the mainstream curriculum. Through personalised guidance, targeted interventions, and the development of effective learning tools and strategies, we empower students to build confidence, independence, and resilience in their learning, ensuring they are equipped to thrive within an inclusive educational environment.

What makes us special

What sets our school apart is our unwavering commitment to both excellence and inclusion. We are a vibrant, innovative, forward-thinking community where every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Here, staff and students work together to build confidence, nurture talents, and ensure that everyone feels a true sense of belonging. By joining us, you’ll become part of a team that believes in the power of education to transform lives and in the importance of making that transformation accessible to all.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Believes in the potential of every student
• Is a forward-thinking educator with a passion for student success
• Is confident in delivering engaging lessons up to GCSE level
• Is committed to empowering all learners to achieve their potential
• Values teamwork and is eager to contribute to the wider life of the school community
• Is reflective, open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice
• Would love to join a dedicated staff team who are committed to improving the quality of education across our school
• Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding
• Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life.

In this role you will:

• Deliver high-quality, tailored teaching to students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities
• Inspire curiosity and confidence and engaging and purposeful lessons across different areas of the curriculum
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs, ensuring all pupils can access a broad and balanced curriculum
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support colleagues, families and external professionals
• Contribute to creating a positive learning environment where all students feel valued
• Take part in wider school life, including enrichment activities and opportunities
• Play an active role in supporting the school’s commitment to raising achievement for all.

We offer:

• A role where your work really matters and we listen to your voice
• The opportunity to work in a forward-thinking team who are invested in growing the potential of others and who are committed to continuous improvement
• 1-2-1 coaching
• Ongoing professional development.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 1st October at 9:00am.

Interviews will be held onsite on Monday 5th October.

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