SEN Teacher

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Job Title:   SEN Teacher with Science Speciliasm
Location:   Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS15 4PT
Hours:        37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:       Up to £45,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:   Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Longdon Hall School, we believe education should empower every young person to thrive — academically, socially and emotionally. We are looking for a passionate and innovative SEN Teacher with a Science Specialism to join our dedicated team and help shape an engaging, inclusive and inspiring learning experience for pupils with additional needs.

This is more than a teaching role — it’s an opportunity to lead, innovate and make a genuine difference every single day.

As our SEN Teacher with Science Specialism, you’ll play a key role in driving high-quality teaching and learning across the Science curriculum while supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs to achieve meaningful success.

You’ll create engaging and personalised learning experiences that spark curiosity, develop confidence and encourage pupils to explore the world around them. Working closely with the Headteacher and wider team, you’ll contribute to the strategic development of Science provision and help shape a curriculum that is ambitious, creative and accessible for every learner.

No two days are the same — and every day offers the opportunity to inspire, motivate and change lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging and differentiated Science lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
• Raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement across the Science curriculum
• Supporting pupils with SEN to build confidence, resilience and independence
• Leading the development and innovation of Science provision across the school
• Creating stimulating and purposeful learning environments
• Monitoring progress and implementing strategies to support positive outcomes
• Teaching across the wider curriculum where required, including off-site learning opportunities
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals to provide holistic support 

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• A qualified teacher with UK QTS or equivalent
• Passionate about Science and inclusive education
• Experienced or interested in supporting pupils with SEN and additional needs
• Creative, adaptable and engaging in their teaching approach
• Committed to raising aspirations and improving outcomes for young people
• A positive team player with excellent communication skills
• Motivated to contribute to whole-school development and innovation
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

About Us

Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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