Polaris Education - Ormston School
SEND Teacher
Contract: F ull-Time Term Time Only
Salary: £28,000 - £39,520
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Headingley, Leeds
Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so Ormston School in Leeds could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people. We are currently seeking a Primary SEND Teacher for our next group of young people who will join us in January 2026.
About the School
Located in Headingley, Leeds, Ormston School opened with its first cohort of learners in September 2024 and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 5 to 18 years old. Our aim is to provide a learning environment where young people can thrive, feel supported, safe and are then able to leave school happy with relevant experiences and outcomes to enable them to contribute to the wider community.
With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each young person with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.
We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have Six SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected Education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Role responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the primary curriculum to small bespoke class groups of up to 6 pupils, with the support of a Teaching Assistant. You will be required to plan, prepare and present lessons that cater for the needs of the entire ability range.
You will be required to:
Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
Set high standards which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote good progress outcomes
Demonstrate secure subject and curriculum knowledge
Be familiar with the National Curriculum (Primary and Secondary)
Be able to adapt learning to meet learners with SEND
Requirements
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
Degree
Successful teaching experience
Experience in Teaching Primary age students
Knowledge of the National Curriculum
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
A good understanding of how children learn
Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
What we offer
A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Community.
Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Polaris Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment
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