Location: St Elizabeth’s Sixth Form, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (10 minutes from Bishop’s 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 Elizabeth’s Sixth Form
Set in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth’s 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 16–19 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. It’s 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 we’re 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 1–1 support. Whether you come from a special or mainstream background, if you’re ready to teach with heart and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll 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
You’re 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 Elizabeth’s?
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 Elizabeth’s 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 Elizabeth’s.
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