SEND Teacher

Join Our Team at Polaris Education - ISP School Teynham as a SEN Teacher!

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary: £37,101 - £38,028

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (35 hours per week)

Exciting Benefits:

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance x 2
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan
• Free Parking

Start Date: ASAP

At ISP School Teynham, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children and young people (CYP) in Kent and Medway. Our independent specialist provision supports those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality education through a holistic and tailored approach, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

We are on the lookout for an inspirational qualified teacher with experience in SEN and KS4, ideally with a passion for teaching English. At ISP, we value dedication, innovation, and a commitment to delivering the National Curriculum.

As a member of our team, you will:

• Deliver engaging and adaptive lessons that cater to all learning needs.
• Implement effective curriculum development to ensure meaningful learning experiences.
• Utilize excellent behaviour management strategies to foster a calm learning environment.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children to support their social and emotional growth.
• Collaborate with a small, dedicated team, sharing expertise and supporting one another.
• Adapt your teaching methods to provide inclusive and personalized learning experiences.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A qualified SEN Teacher status (QTS essential) with diverse experience across key stages.
• Previous SEN teaching experience with extremely vulnerable children at KS4.
• An English specialism or the ability to teach English is preferable.
• The capability to teach an additional secondary subject is desirable.
• A proactive and flexible teaching approach, with a knack for differentiating learning.
• Strong behaviour management skills, combined with a nurturing and empathetic demeanor.
• A collaborative spirit, eager to contribute to a supportive school culture.
• A passion for creative arts is highly desirable, adding inspiration to our curriculum.

Joining our team means you will benefit from:

• A commitment to your professional development with a variety of opportunities to acquire new skills.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP School Teynham.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates. ISP School Teynham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.