Major Recruitment
SEND Vocational Studies Teacher
Salary: £28,288 – £44,304 | Full Time (40 hours/week)
Purpose of the Role
To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The teacher will model professional integrity and values, work collaboratively within the school community, and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.
The School
We offer specialist provision for students with SEMH and those who have found mainstream education difficult. Our facilities include small, nurturing classrooms fully equipped with smart boards to facilitate learning.
We provide vocational subjects such as Hair and Beauty and Construction alongside traditional curriculum areas. Our class sizes are based on a model of 4 students to 2 adults enabling us to provide a trauma led approach to both pastoral support and educational progress.
We will offer you the chance to make a real difference to young people and give you the time to plan to meet the needs of a small group of students.
Key Responsibilities
- This role is open to specialists who can teach within construction, engineering, or mechanics
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, consistent with the school's behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct
- Collaborate with teaching assistants and specialist staff to provide effective support
- Lead on the curriculum adhering to school and Ofsted requirements for national education
- Plan and teach lessons, working with small groups and individual students
- Author clear, compliance-ready curriculum plans, IEPs and progress reports.
- Implement evidence-based strategies (e.g. TEACCH, PECS, visual schedules)
Requirements
- A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
- At least two years' experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
- QTS/QTLS is a requirement
Benefits
- NEST enhanced pension scheme
- Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Access to a blue light discount card
- Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
- Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
- Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
- Life assurance
If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Amy at for an informal discussion.
To apply, simply click 'Apply Now' and submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
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