Permanent SEN Teacher : Specialist SEMH School
History and Geography (SEND Specialist)
Location: Chaldon, Surrey (incorporating satellite work in Caterham)
Salary: GBP34,398 : GBP48,913 (M1 : UPS1 Fringe) + GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus
Contract: Full:time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (Early finish Friday at 4pm)
A Rare Opportunity
Are you an experienced SEN practitioner ready to leave your mark on a brand:new provision?
In September 2025, we launched a state:of:the:art secondary school in Chaldon, specifically designed for students (ages 11:16) with social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing needs. We are seeking a high:calibre History and Geography Teacher who understands that for neurodivergent learners, the humanities are not just subjects:they are windows into understanding the world and their place within it.
The Role: Impact and Innovation
As a founding member of our academic team, you wont just be following a scheme of work; you will be instrumental in adapting the National Curriculum to meet the complex profiles of our students.
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Autism:Led Pedagogy: Deliver high:quality learning tailored to students who require a non:confrontational, sensory:aware approach.
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Multi:Disciplinary Collaboration: Work at the intersection of education and therapy, collaborating daily with our supernumerary clinical team to ensure every EHCP target is met.
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Curriculum Development: Lead the Humanities offering by creating short, medium, and long:term plans that balance academic challenge with emotional regulation.
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Mentorship and Growth: Contribute your expertise to a growing team as we expand across our Chaldon and Caterham sites.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a specialist who moves beyond standard differentiation. You should possess:
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Proven SEN Expertise: Extensive experience working with students with Autism, PDA profiles, or complex SEMH needs.
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS): Essential for the GBP5,000 welcome bonus.
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A Therapeutic Mindset: The ability to maintain pace and motivation in the classroom while remaining flexible to the fluctuating sensory needs of your students.
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Founding Spirit: The resilience and can:do attitude required to launch a new school and establish a positive, inclusive culture from day one.
Why Join Us?
We offer more than just a competitive salary. This is a chance to move away from the constraints of large:scale mainstream settings and join a model defined by small classes, high staff:to:student ratios, and clinical support.
We give students every opportunity to achieve. We need teachers who believe that no ceiling should be placed on a childs potential.
Step into a role where your experience is valued and your autonomy is respected. For more information, please call Paul on or email