SEND Teacher

Position: 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)

At ISP School Teynham, we are more than just a school; we are a community dedicated to empowering children and young people (CYP) in Kent and Medway. Our focus is on those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We believe in providing a holistic and tailored educational experience that meets the unique needs of every child.

We are on the lookout for an inspirational SEN Teacher with experience in Key Stage 4 (KS4) and a passion for teaching English. If you are dedicated, innovative, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

As a SEN Teacher, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging, and adaptive lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students.
• Implement effective curriculum development to ensure meaningful and accessible learning experiences.
• Utilize excellent behaviour management strategies to foster a calm and structured classroom 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 styles to provide inclusive and personalized learning experiences.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A qualified SEN Teacher status (QTS essential) with varied experience across key stages.
• Previous experience teaching extremely vulnerable children at KS4.
• A specialism in English 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 the ability to differentiate 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 enjoy:

• 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.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, with the cost covered by ISP School Teynham.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is paramount, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Start Date: ASAP