SEN Teacher, David Lewis School
Location: Cheshire, SK9
Term Time 32.5 hours per week (full-time)
Salary up to £32,626.98 - £41,226.15
David Lewis School is a small but growing Non-Maintained Special School for children and young people between the ages of 11 and 19. As a specialist education provider we enhance the skills and life options of children and young people with complex learning difficulties including autism, epilepsy, and other neurological disabilities. We recognise that successful learning is achieved through positive experiences and we strive to create a school day that is motivating, rewarding and purposeful.
We are looking for an inspirational Qualified SEN Teacher who is committed to developing the skills, confidence, ambition and independence of children and young people on their journey into adulthood.
The successful candidate will be:
* Passionate about teaching children and young people with special educational needs.
* Committed and willing to learn the skills required to be an outstanding Teacher.
* Able to use their knowledge and skills to provide the best possible education for learners including the delivery of an individualised curriculum.
* Creative, adaptable and resilient, with a positive attitude.
* Committed to working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Confident in dealing with children and young people who may display challenging behaviours.
Please read the job description attached to this role.
In addition to the range of employee benefits below, the role offers:
* The opportunity to work in a highly specialist, supportive environment.
* An individualised curriculum based on the National Curriculum, developed specifically to meet the varied needs of the David Lewis students.
* Wonderful students with a highly positive and ambitious attitude to learning and to life.
* A commitment to individualised, specialised and collective continued professional.
Other benefits include:
* Term time only.
* Teachers’ pension.
* Up to 12 weeks full sick pay.
* Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary).
* Annual Pay Award.
* Further Education Sponsorship.
* Career Progression.
* A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including:
o An Employee Assistance Programme.
o Occupational Health services.
o A Physio service for staff.
o A Staff Counsellor.
o On site pharmacy.
o On site gym and swimming pool.
o Free parking.
o Employee Referral and Reward Scheme.
Closing Date: 6th June 2025
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.
About DAVID LEWIS CENTRE:
David Lewis is a modern, forward-thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 120 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. We are based in Cheshire, but through our residential services, support people from across the UK.