Further Education Teacher

Summary:

Further Education Teacher needed at a supportive, forward-thinking institution. Join a team committed to inclusive education.

About the School:

A school dedicated to helping individuals who learn differently achieve their potential through tailored education and life skills development. The school fosters a supportive, inclusive environment focused on personal growth and community integration.

The Opportunity:

As a Further Education Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, inclusive education to learners with special educational needs, SEMH, and autism. You will help students achieve their academic, social, and emotional goals while contributing to a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess lessons in line with the college curriculum, adapting strategies to meet the needs of learners with SEND and SEMH.
• Develop, review, and implement Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans, and Personal Learning Goals, contributing to EHCP reviews.
• Use baseline assessments and progress tracking to inform teaching and monitor learner outcomes.
• Promote positive behaviour, manage challenging behaviour, and support learner wellbeing in collaboration with pastoral teams.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are followed, reporting concerns promptly and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and achievement, contributing to quality improvement and self-evaluation processes.
• Collaborate with multi-professional teams, external agencies, and parents/carers to support learners effectively.
• Organise classroom resources, displays, and support exam and assessment coordination to create a stimulating learning environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, including working with learners with SEND and/or SEMH.
• Experience planning and delivering differentiated lessons and managing behaviours of concern.
• Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements.
• Relevant teaching qualification (QTS or QTLS preferred) and degree in Education or related subject, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Preferred

• Willingness to undertake further training and CPD.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel between sites locally and nationally as required.
• Empathetic, solution-focused, resilient, adaptable, committed to inclusion and learner-centred approaches, with high expectations for learners and staff.
• Kind, patient, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and term-time only contract.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension scheme, and mental health support.
• Flexible Benefits Platform with access to health, insurance, discounts, and family support options.