Humanities Teacher (History and Geography) : Specialist SEND Secondary
Are you an experienced Humanities specialist ready to bring the world to life for students with unique learning needs?
We are seeking a dedicated History and Geography Teacher to join our founding team at a brand:new SEND secondary school openied in September 2025. Located in Chaldon, Surrey, this is a rare opportunity to shape a Humanities curriculum from the ground up, specifically designed for young people aged 11:16 with social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing needs.
The Package
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Salary: GBP34,398 : GBP48,913 per year (M1 : UPS1 Fringe)
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Bonus: GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Teachers
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Contract: Full:time, Permanent
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Hours: 40 hours per week (Finish at 4:00 PM every Friday)
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Location: Chaldon, Surrey (with occasional work at our satellite site in Caterham)
Why This Role is Different
For an experienced SEN professional or a mainstream teacher looking to specialise, this role offers the environment you need to truly teach:
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Founding Influence: As the school opens its doors in 2025, you will play a key role in developing a personalised Humanities curriculum that meets the passions and interests of our students.
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Small Class Sizes: Trade large:scale classroom management for high:impact, small:group teaching supported by a supernumerary multi:disciplinary team.
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Holistic Progress: You will move beyond standard testing to focus on personalised targets, EHCP outcomes, and the overall welfare of your pupils.
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Collaborative Support: Work daily alongside therapists and SEN experts to ensure every child has every opportunity to achieve.
Key Responsibilities
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Curriculum Delivery: Deliver high:quality History and Geography lessons tailored to students with autism and complex learning needs
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Individualised Learning: Set, monitor, and review personalised targets to optimise learning for each student.
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Professional Advocacy: Contribute to the review of EHCPs, PEPs, and LAC reviews, ensuring academic and social needs are met.
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Safe Learning Environment: Manage challenging behaviours through a non:confrontational, reflective approach in line with school policies.
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Strategic Planning: Maintain short, medium, and long:term plans while providing subject leadership across the school.
About You
We are looking for a resilient and creative practitioner who understands that for our students, History and Geography are windows to understanding the wider world.
Essential Criteria:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or equivalent.
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Proven experience delivering a differentiated curriculum to pupils with SEND.
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Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to adapt it for complex needs.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multi:disciplinary team.
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Driving License: Highly desirable due to our rural location and limited public transport.
Desirable Criteria:
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A postgraduate diploma in Autism.
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Experience working specifically with students who present with challenging behaviours.
Join Our Journey
Be part of a supportive group that values your expertise and provides the resources you need to make a real difference from day one.
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