SEN Teacher

Tes is supporting the appointment of a SEN Teacher at a Special Needs school in Cumbria.

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

The schools colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything they do, so they’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. They’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, they’ll be rolling the 4DWW out.

f you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We are looking for a SEN Teacher to join our team at Underley Garden in Kirkby Lonsdale.

Purpose of the Job

You will be motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential. Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important. Experience of continuous provision and experiential learning would also be of real interest.

To help enhance learning opportunities for our pupils, we now have an opportunity for a teacher to join our close-knit team. You will be delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning in a nurturing environment. You will constantly strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and always learning to ensure that all learners succeed. Under the reasonable direction of the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School policies and uphold the professional code of the GTC.

You will teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.

About Us

The School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on children and young people, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.

The School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of their young people and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. They offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of young people with complex special educational needs.

They aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to their care.

Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC1869599 in the email subject line.

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.