SEN Teacher

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a real passion for supporting students with special educational needs, to shape our provision and deliver outstanding teaching and support. The role is a key part of our enhanced provision for students with SEND and will require you to work with other teachers in the department to deliver our curriculum of Humanities, English, Maths and Enrichment to small groups of KS3 students, and Curriculum Support lessons for KS4 students focussing on overlearning in GCSE English and/or Mathematics and coursework support. 

The successful candidate will show they are able to carefully differentiate lesson materials to meet identified learning needs; place the importance of developing good relationships with students at the centre of their practice; be willing to engage in termly reviews for students with SEND and the assess, plan, do, review cycle; and be confident in teaching a range of group sizes, from individual tuition to classes of 12 students or more. 

We are mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives so are happy to consider part-time applications. 

The role is suitable for those looking to move into SEND specialist teaching, or those with more experience who are looking to take on additional responsibilities. 

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. 

If you are not familiar with Oxfordshire, we would recommend that you take a look at: Living in Oxfordshire – Information for Teachers 

You will need to demonstrate that you:

• are passionate about teaching students with complex educational and social/emotional needs;
• committed to securing high levels of students’ engagement and achievement;
• want to make a positive difference by going the extra mile for the benefit of students;
• have the desire and enthusiasm to take a leading role in the school’s enhanced provision for students with SEND;
• be flexible and willing to teach across subject areas, and build links between the SEND department and subject faculties;
• work with a range of outside professionals supporting the school’s ethos;
• be keen and able to embed enjoyment and success in learning.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Sam Coleman (Lead SENCO) scoleman@cheneyschool.org 

Payment is on MPS/UPS, depending on experience, together with a SEN allowance.

How to apply / closing date / where to find further details

NB. Online applications through MyNewTerm

Closing Date: 8am, Monday 24th April 2023

Shortlisting date:w/c  24th April 2023

Interview Date: Friday, 28 April 2023

The River Learning Trust and Cheney School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  All staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.  The River Learning Trust are required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.  By applying for this role, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You should contact the school if you are unsure if this role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

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