Job Description
EduTalent Group is delighted to be partnering with an exceptional SEN School in Canterbury to recruit a dedicated and inspiring Class Teacher for a mixed-year group. This role starts in January and is a temp-to-perm opportunity.
You will teach students aged 7–19, delivering a differentiated curriculum tailored to a range of SEN. Working closely with Teaching Assistants and school leadership, you will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment. Your role will support both the academic and emotional development of students, including teaching accredited courses up to GCSE level.
Key responsibilities include:
* Plan, resource, and deliver engaging lessons for a range of abilities
* Supervise and support Teaching Assistants in the classroom
* Promote high standards of behaviour and learning
* Assess student progress and set personalised learning targets
* Collaborate with leadership on schemes of work and interventions
* Communicate effectively with parents and carers
* Contribute to school culture through supervision and extracurricular activities
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and behaviour policies
Requirements
Essential:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Experience teaching 7–19-year-olds
* Experience supporting children with a range of SEN
* Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
* ICT competence and confidence using digital tools
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
Desirable:
* Experience working in SEN or alternative provision
* Knowledge of the Steiner Waldorf curriculum
* Experience delivering extracurricular activities
* Experience supporting pupils with behavioural challenges
Benefits
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Term-time only (Monday–Friday)
* 6 INSET days per year
* Ongoing CPD including behaviour support and SEN-specific training
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of students with SEN
* Creative and flexible curriculum within an inclusive educational environment
Requirements
PGCE QTS