Job descriptionKS3 Class Teacher – Independent SEN School – Croydon – April 2025 Start 📍 Location: Croydon 📅 Start Date: April 2025 📄 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent 💰 Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience) Are you a dedicated KS3 Teacher with a passion for working with students with Special Educational Needs ? A well-established Independent SEN School in Croydon is seeking a committed and compassionate KS3 Class Teacher to join their team in April 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity to help students with complex needs thrive academically and socially in a supportive and inclusive environment. Why Join This Independent SEN School? ✔ Specialist Setting – Work in a school dedicated to supporting students with a range of SEN , including autism, learning difficulties, and communication challenges. ✔ Supportive, Collaborative Team – Join a team of experienced SEN professionals, including specialists, teachers, and support staff. ✔ Professional Development – Benefit from tailored CPD opportunities to support your career progression in the field of SEN education. ✔ Smaller Class Sizes – Offer individualised teaching and targeted support to enhance each student’s learning experience. ✔ Impactful Role – Play a key role in helping students with SEN achieve their academic goals and reach their potential. ✔ Convenient Location – Located in Croydon with easy access to local transport links and amenities. Your Role as a KS3 Class Teacher: 🔹 Plan and deliver differentiated lessons in line with the needs and abilities of KS3 students with SEN. 🔹 Use a range of teaching strategies to support students with varying learning styles, ensuring they are engaged and making progress. 🔹 Foster an inclusive classroom environment where students feel safe, respected, and confident in their learning. 🔹 Work closely with SENCOs, teaching assistants, and external specialists to support students’ learning and development. 🔹 Monitor and assess students' progress, using data and feedback to inform your teaching and interventions. 🔹 Build positive relationships with students, parents, and carers to ensure a collaborative approach to supporting student success. 🔹 Support students in developing social, emotional, and behavioural skills alongside their academic learning. Who We’re Looking For: ✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Secondary specialism or SEN qualification preferred. ✅ Experience teaching KS3 students , ideally in a specialist or SEN school . ✅ A strong understanding of SEND , including differentiated teaching, behaviour management, and creating individual learning plans. ✅ Patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach to working with students with SEN. ✅ Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to support students' holistic development. ✅ An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). If you're a dedicated and compassionate KS3 Teacher looking to make a real difference in a specialist setting, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV and let’s discuss the next steps.
