SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher - Permenant , Full time

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire

Salary: 27,456 - 43,014* (Effective as of April 1st. If you start before this date, your annual salary will be 26,209 - 41,773, with an automatic uplift on April 1st)

We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed professionals to join our team as SEN Teachers and support our new service.

• Plan and teach lessons, working with small groups and individual students.
• Prepare teaching materials, take registers, and write reports.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, and encourage their love for learning.
• Manage behaviour, mark work, and liaise with parents and carers about students' progress.
• Experience in outdoor education or outdoor adventure would be desirable.

• A committed and passionate approach to working with students with SEND.
• A minimum of two years' experience in an SEND or SEMH environment or similar provision.
• Primary or Secondary teaching experience.
• QTS/QTLS qualification is advantageous but not essential.

• NEST Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme: Refer a friend to join our team and receive a 500 referral bonus.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Fully Funded Training and Qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced Pay Scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee Benefits Scheme: Wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life Assurance

Our new specialist service will provide educational placements for pupils who reside in a dedicated residential setting. These placements cater to male students with a range of SEND and SEMH needs. We are deeply committed to providing individualized, specialist support to help each pupil achieve their potential.

Set in a picturesque rural location, our provision provides a calm and peaceful learning environment. Recent refurbishments have resulted in spacious, well-equipped classrooms with modern resources, and easy access to outdoor learning further enhances the educational experience.

We operate small, structured classes designed to implement Individual Education and Behaviour Plans (IEPs), which tailor the curriculum to meet pupils' abilities, Key Stages, and individual needs. These plans support progression towards nationally recognized qualifications, from Entry Level to GCSE. With a maximum of eight pupils per class, we maintain a high staff-to-pupil ratio to cater to diverse needs.

For further information about our SEMH provision and the specialized services we offer, please [insert relevant link here].

School tours are available as part of the interview process.

Please note, we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Safeguarding Commitment:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those in our care. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references, and online searches to safeguard our young people. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a veteran-friendly employer, committed to welcoming service personnel, veterans, and military families into our provision. We offer veteran-friendly policies, a Veterans Peer Support Network, and Military Awareness support for our colleagues.

We guarantee an interview for current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria. Please ensure your military experience is included on your CV for our resourcing team to get in touch.