Teacher of SEND (KS3)

Ernesford Grange Community Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernesford Grange Community Academy is seeking a dedicated Teacher of SEND to join our team in Coventry. You will provide nurture-focused teaching across a primary-style curriculum within a single KS3 class group, adapting curriculums to support progress for students with SEND.

The right candidate will have QTS or equivalent, a relevant degree, and strong knowledge of differentiated instruction and SEND strategies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification.
• Degree in a relevant subject area or Primary/Secondary Education.
• Excellent knowledge of adaptive teaching strategies and differentiation for SEND.
• Knowledge of speech, language, and communication difficulties and strategies to support barriers to learning.
• Exceptional classroom teaching skills to plan, differentiate, and deliver high-quality lessons across core subjects to a single class group.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding, nurture-focused teaching across a primary-style curriculum.
• Adapt curriculums to support progress for SEND students.
• Teach multiple core subjects to a single KS3 class group.
• Plan and differentiate lessons to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills

QTS / equivalent

Subject degree or Education

SEND knowledge

Speech & language support

Adaptive teaching strategies

Education

Degree in relevant subject or Education

Job description

Are you an innovative and committed Teacher of SEND seeking a new opportunity? We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher to join our team.

Job overview

To carry out the duties of a subject teacher as set out in the most recent Teacher's Pay & Conditions Document. Your aim is to be an effective teacher and tutor who challenges and supports all our students to do their best and achieve their potential in the ethos of Ernesford Grange Community Academy.

Job purpose

To provide outstanding, nurture-focused teaching across a primary-style curriculum (including English, Maths, Science, Humanities, and Languages) within a single classroom base to a dedicated Key Stage 3 class group. To adapt existing curriculums in order to support students to make progress. All students in this group have SEND and are currently working significantly below age-related expectations.

The right candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
• Degree in a relevant subject area or Primary/Secondary Education
• Excellent knowledge of adaptive teaching strategies and differentiation for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Knowledge of speech, language, and communication difficulties and strategies to support barriers to learning
• Exceptional classroom teaching skills to plan, differentiate, and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across multiple core subjects to a single class group
• Experience working within SEND settings, nurture provisions, or adaptive primary/secondary environments

Why join us?

At Ernesford Grange Community Academy, you’ll be working alongside a passionate team, and will have the ability to help shape teaching and learning standards and make a real difference. You will have opportunities for professional development and growth.

Interview date: TBC