SEND Maths and English Teacher

The Divergent School Group provides a new model of special education for children in the missing middle - those children who need more specific support than mainstream schools offer, but who do not need the intensity of support typically found in special schools.

The Divergent School Harborough is our pioneering school, establishing the first in a national group of schools.

It is our mission to contribute to the national offer for children with SEN/D. With contemporary approaches to neuro-diversity and highly skilled staff we provide high quality education which is just the right fit for children with special needs in the missing middle.

This is a rare opportunity for an innovative SEN/D teacher to be part of building a new special school, with a new model.

The Maths and English Teacher will be responsible for shaping and delivering the curriculum of the school to a class of 6 - 8 pupils, supported by a HLTA. They will deliver lessons in these subjects, and will work on curriculum development with our Class Teacher who delivers the other curriculum subjects.

The national curriculum Key Stage Three framework provides the basis of the curriculum. However this is heavily individualised according to pupil's talents and special educational needs. We're looking for teacher who would relish the opportunity to be innovative and creative in curriculum delivery.

The Class Teacher will work closely with the Headteacher, HLTA, SaLT and OT to ensure that sound pedagogical principles are applied, which genuinely keep the child, and everything they have to offer, at the centre of the school.

Safeguarding is part of everything that we do, and would be a vital aspect of the Maths and English Teacher's role.

• on-site, based in Market Harborough
• term time only
• Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm, would consider part time if preferred
• £35,000 - £40,000 salary
• paid pro-rata
• safer recruitment procedures apply
• passionate equal opportunities ethos

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS or QTLS
• At least two years experience of teaching in a special school
• Strong subject knowledge in Maths and English
• Expertise in curriculum development, with a focus on delivering excellent educational outcomes for neurodivergent children
• Sound knowledge of pedagogy, with a focus on developing innovative ways to teach neuro-divergent children
• Sound knowledge of child centered and strengths lead practice
• Heartfelt belief in the rights of children with special needs to a quality education