Location: St Elizabeths Sixth Form, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (10 minutes from Bishops Stortford and Harlow)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Teachers Pay Scale + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)
Inspire Independence. Empower Young Adults. Transform Futures.
About St Elizabeths Sixth Form
Set in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeths Centre is a national charity supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs. Our newly developed Sixth Form provides a unique and specialised learning environment for young people aged 1619 with a wide range of learning difficulties, disabilities, and health conditions, including epilepsy and autism.
We deliver bespoke education and transition support that equips our learners with the skills, confidence, and independence they need for adulthood. Its a calm, structured, and aspirational environment where meaningful learning takes place every day.
We are proud to be a values-led organisation aspirational, collaborative, joyful, and compassionate and were looking for a talented teacher who shares our commitment to helping young people live life to the full.
About the Role
Following the successful launch of our brand new Sixth Form in September, we are seeking an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our Sixth Form team to support our increasing admissions as the service continues to grow. In our newly renovated building, purpose built to meet the individual needs of our 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 11 support. Whether you come from a special or mainstream background, if youre ready to teach with heart and purpose, wed love to hear from you.
What youll 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
* Youre a committed educator with a flexible and person-centred approach. You understand that success for our 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 St Elizabeths?
* 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 by us
* Teachers Pension Scheme
* Free on-site parking and countryside setting
* Access to the wellbeing platform, discounts, and staff benefits
* Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
How to Apply
Apply now by submitting a completed application form and CV. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
We welcome informal visits to arrange a tour, contact the Recruitment team.
Please note: Due to our rural location, access to personal transport is essential.
Safeguarding & Inclusion
St Elizabeths Centre 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 of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us during the recruitment process.
Teach with purpose. Prepare young people for life. Join our Sixth Form team at St Elizabeths.
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