Location: Hertfordshire (10 minutes from Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Teachers’ Pay Scale + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)
Inspire Independence. Empower Young Adults. Transform Futures.
About the Sixth Form Set in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, this specialist setting supports children, young people, and adults with complex needs. The newly developed Sixth Form provides a unique and specialised learning environment for young people aged 16–19 with a wide range of learning difficulties, disabilities, and health conditions, including epilepsy and autism.
The service delivers bespoke education and transition support that equips learners with the skills, confidence, and independence they need for adulthood. It offers a calm, structured, and aspirational environment where meaningful learning takes place every day.
It is a values-led organisation — aspirational, collaborative, joyful, and compassionate — and is seeking a talented teacher who shares its commitment to helping young people live life to the full.
About the Role Following the successful launch of the new Sixth Form in September, an exceptional SEN Teacher is required to support increasing admissions as the service continues to grow. Based in a newly renovated, purpose-built building designed to meet the individual needs of learners, you will lead a small group of learners with complex profiles, supporting them in the development of academic, life, and employability skills within a highly individualised curriculum.
This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver purposeful, person-centred education in a nurturing and well-resourced setting, with each learner having a minimum of 1–1 support. Whether your background is in special or mainstream education, if you’re ready to teach with heart and purpose, this role is ideal.
What you’ll do:
* Deliver tailored teaching and learning to meet a wide spectrum of needs — from pre-entry to Entry Level and Functional Skills
* Promote independence and real-world skills in line with EHCP outcomes
* Work closely with Learning Support Assistants and therapy teams to provide holistic support
* Create an inclusive and motivating environment that prepares learners for life beyond education
* Track, assess, and report on progress toward academic, personal, and vocational goals
About You You’re a committed educator with a flexible and person-centred approach. You understand that success for learners looks different, and you celebrate every step of the journey.
* UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Experience working with learners with special educational needs, ideally in a post-16 setting
* Ability to adapt teaching for learners with complex profiles
* Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills
* Passion for supporting young people to thrive, both academically and personally
Why Join?
* A supportive and inclusive team culture
* Newly renovated space with a dedicated area for education staff
* Structured induction, training, and CPD tailored to SEN and post-16 education
* Enhanced DBS paid for
* Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* Free on-site parking and countryside setting
* Access to wellbeing platforms, discounts, and staff benefits
* Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
How to Apply Apply by submitting a completed application form and CV. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Informal visits are welcomed — to arrange a tour, please contact the recruitment team.
Please note: Due to the rural location, access to personal transport is essential.
Safeguarding & Inclusion This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some roles involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for such roles. These vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
They are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please make contact during the recruitment process.
Teach with purpose. Prepare young people for life. Join our Sixth Form team.
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