SEN Teacher

Join Our Team at Selwyn Hall School!

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you have experience working with children with SEND? If you're ready to be part of a supportive and nurturing community that strives for the best outcomes for its pupils, then Selwyn Hall School is the perfect place for you to grow your career and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people!

About Selwyn Hall School

Located in the beautiful Foxton, South West of Cambridge, Selwyn Hall School is a new SEN school dedicated to providing specialist education for 7-18 year olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our pupils may have various diagnoses, including:

• ASD
• ADHD
• FASD
• Anxiety
• Communication and interaction needs
• Cognition and learning needs

With small bespoke groupings of just 4-6 children, we ensure that every pupil receives the individual attention they need to thrive. Our expansive private grounds create a therapeutic environment that focuses on health and wellbeing, featuring:

• Outdoor learning experiences, including forest school
• A multi-use sports pitch
• A sensory trail
• A conservation area
• Play equipment

Inside, our fully refurbished building offers a variety of classrooms and activity rooms, including science, computing, music, drama, and Art/DT. As part of the Polaris Community, we have been improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, with twelve SEN schools across the UK working together to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe and supportive environment.

About the Role

As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for teaching all allocated areas of the curriculum. Your role will include:

• Planning, preparing, and presenting engaging lessons that cater to the diverse needs of your class
• Motivating pupils through enthusiastic and imaginative presentations
• Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to ensure a high standard of education
• Monitoring and assessing pupils' progress, providing regular feedback
• Utilizing a variety of teaching strategies and resources to promote engagement and learning
• Creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment
• Maintaining discipline in line with our Behaviour Policy

Requirements

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Successful Primary School Teaching experience
• A good knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Access to our employee discount scheme, offering savings with over 740 retailers, including major supermarkets, high street shops, and a wide range of restaurants

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, with the cost covered by Polaris. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join us at Selwyn Hall School and be part of a team that makes a difference every day!