SEN Lead Teacher

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a an SEN Lead  Teacher to work on a permanent contract at a school in the London Borough of  Lambeth. This is a full time role commencing after the October half term. The Lead  Teacher will be working with secondary aged children within a school that  caters for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.  This school is an independent therapeutic school that offers a personalised  programme to each students based on their individual learning needs.  

About the Role

· SEN Lead Teacher (SEMH)

· This is a role for an experienced / senior qualified teacher 

· This is a non-office based role

· The SEN Lead Teacher will focus more on coordinating teaching staff and ensuring their books, marking, displays etc are meeting standards

· Other duties will include leading staff briefings, coordinating staff, and structuring the school day

· To work within an independent therapeutic setting with children aged 14 to 16. 

· Full time and permanent contract only 

· Salary approximately £32,000 dependent upon experience 

About the School

· Independent school based in South East London 

· Stable and established team of staff includes support staff, teachers and qualified therapists and a solid senior leadership team

· Daily briefings are held with all members of staff, which is particularly important given the SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties) needs of the students

· 18 students currently attend the school

· Challenging behaviour, detachment disorders and global development delay are commonplace across the classes

· A well-resourced alternate provision, with facilities that include a music suite, a gym, and a large design and technology workshop

· Provides extensive professional development for staff and fast track career progression and upward mobility available for the right fit

· Provides training in Team Teach and First Aid

In order to be considered for this role, the Learning Support  Assistant will need to meet the following criteria:

· Previous experience working with students with SEN (desirable)

· Have proven experience working within a UK based classroom as an LSA

· Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa/right to work)

· Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to: 

· Free CPD workshops

· Regular social events

· Consultant exclusivity

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting Job Reference number LXD162879

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted. 

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.