Further Education Teacher

Summary:

Further Education Teacher needed to support learners with special educational needs and SEMH.

About the School:

The school is committed to helping individuals with diverse learning needs reach their full potential through tailored education and support. It fosters a culture of inclusion, innovation, and care.

The Opportunity:

As a Further Education Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, individualised education to learners with special educational needs and SEMH. You will help students achieve academic, social, and emotional growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess lessons tailored to the needs of learners with special educational needs and SEMH.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans, and Personal Learning Goals.
• Use baseline assessments and progress tracking to monitor learner outcomes and inform teaching strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and support learner wellbeing in collaboration with pastoral teams.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are followed and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and contribute to quality improvement processes.
• Collaborate with multi-professional teams, external agencies, and parents to support learners effectively.
• Organise classroom resources and support exam and assessment coordination.
• Attend CPD and team meetings, and maintain high professional standards.

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 challenging behaviour.
• Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements.
• Relevant teaching qualification (QTS or QTLS preferred) and degree in Education or related subject.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Preferred

• Experience with individualised learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Willingness to undertake further training and CPD.
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel between sites locally and nationally.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £39,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance and a pension scheme.
• Mental health support and physical health checks as part of wellbeing initiatives.