SEN Teacher

Join Our Team at Selwyn Hall School!

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary: £28,000 - £38,000

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have experience working with children with SEND? If you’re ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that strives to achieve the best outcomes for its pupils in a fully inclusive environment, then Selwyn Hall School is the perfect place for you!

About Selwyn Hall School

Located in the beautiful village of 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, and other learning needs.

Our small class sizes of 4-6 children ensure that every pupil receives the individual attention they need to thrive. Set within expansive private grounds, our therapeutic environment promotes health and wellbeing, offering outdoor learning experiences such as forest school, a multi-use sports pitch, sensory trails, and more. Inside, our fully refurbished building features a variety of classrooms and activity rooms, including science, computing, music, drama, and Art/DT.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years. With twelve SEN schools across the UK, we collaborate to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe and supportive environment. All our provisions are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

About the Role

As a teacher at Selwyn Hall School, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum. Your role will include:

• Planning, preparing, and presenting lessons that cater to the diverse needs of your students.
• Motivating pupils through enthusiastic and imaginative presentations.
• Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to ensure high educational standards.
• Monitoring and assessing pupils’ progress, providing regular feedback.
• Utilizing a variety of teaching strategies and resources to enhance engagement and learning.
• Creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Upholding discipline in the classroom in line with our Behaviour Policy.

Requirements

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status.
• Have successful Primary School teaching experience.
• Possess a good knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet pupils' needs.

Benefits

• Company Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Access to an employee discount scheme with savings at over 740 retailers, including major supermarkets and a wide range of restaurants.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS Check, which will be 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.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Selwyn Hall School and help shape the future of our pupils!