SEN Teacher – £2,500 Joining Bonus!
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
SEN Sixth Form Teacher
Location: Specialist education setting in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (approximately 10 minutes from Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary: Teachers’ Pay Scale + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)
£2,500 Joining Bonus Available(£1,250 paid on joining and £1,250 paid following successful probation)
Inspire Independence. Empower Young Adults. Transform Futures. About the Organisation This charity-based specialist provider supports children, young people, and adults with complex needs within a large countryside campus in Hertfordshire. Its Sixth Form offers a highly personalised learning environment for young people aged 16–19 with learning difficulties, disabilities, epilepsy, and autism.
The organisation delivers bespoke education and transition pathways that help learners build confidence, independence, employability skills, and preparation for adulthood. This is a calm, supportive, and aspirational environment where meaningful learning takes place every day.
The organisation is values‑led, with a strong focus on aspiration, collaboration, compassion, and positive experiences, and is seeking a passionate teacher who shares its commitment to helping young people live life to the full.
About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and committed SEN Teacher to join a growing Sixth Form team. You will lead a small class group of learners with complex needs, delivering engaging and personalised learning that supports both academic achievement and personal development.
This role offers the chance to teach with purpose in a nurturing and well‑resourced environment where every milestone matters. Experience may come from either special education or mainstream teaching; a passion for inclusive education and preparing young people for adulthood is essential.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver tailored and engaging teaching across a range of abilities and learning needs
- Support learners to develop independence, communication, and life skills alongside academic outcomes
- Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, and families
- Create a positive, structured, and motivating learning environment
- Monitor, assess, and celebrate learner progress and achievement
- Contribute to EHCP outcomes and person‑centred planning
About You
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Passion for supporting young people with additional needs
- Experience working with learners with SEND, ideally within a post‑16 setting
- Creative, adaptable, and nurturing approach to teaching
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
Why Join the Organisation?
- £2,500 Joining Bonus
- Small class sizes with 1:1 support for each student
- Structured induction and ongoing CPD
- SEN‑specific training and development opportunities
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Enhanced DBS paid for by the organisation
- Free on‑site parking
- Employee wellbeing support and staff benefits platform
- Beautiful countryside setting with excellent facilities
How to Apply Apply by submitting a completed application form and CV. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Please note: due to the rural location, access to personal transport is essential.
Safeguarding & Inclusion The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post involves regulated activity.
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and actively welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Teach with purpose. Prepare young people for life. xwzovoh Join a specialist Sixth Form team making a real difference.
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