Lead SEN Teacher

About:

VAL's Community are an inclusive, supportive and rewarding organisation who provide care and education for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and associated health and social conditions.

Our SHINEvalues underpin both what we believe and how we behave, creating a pathway for children and young people to excel:

• SAFE - We create a safe and supportive environment where children feel secure and able to thrive.
• HAPPY - We make learning enjoyable, helping children feel settled, curious and engaged with what they are doing.
• Included - We foster a strong sense of belonging, ensuring every child feels included and able to take part in the school community.
• Nurtured-We build trusting relationships with every child, offering consistent encouragement so they develop the confidence to learn, grow and believe in themselves.
• Empowered - We encourage independence, helping children make choices, develop their voice and take pride in their progress.

SEN Lead Teacher

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Reports to: Head Teacher

Location: Boston PE22 & Market Rasen LN8

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and committed SEN Lead Teacher to join our specialist education team supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is a middle leadership role with a significant classroom teaching commitment. You will deliver high-quality teaching, support pupil progress and outcomes, and provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, individualised teaching for pupils with SEND.
• Monitor and evidence pupil progress, achievement and personal development.
• Implement and review EHCP outcomes and individual learning targets.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, independence and safeguarding.
• Support, mentor and coach teachers, teaching assistants and support staff.
• Lead curriculum, subject or school improvement priorities.
• Contribute to quality assurance, assessment and curriculum development.
• Work collaboratively with families and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate educational and safeguarding records.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Successful teaching experience, ideally within a SEND setting.
• Experience implementing EHCPs and individual learning plans.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and SEND requirements.
• Good communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Desirable

• Leadership experience within a SEN/specialist educational setting.
• NPQ/NPQSL or relevant leadership qualification.
• SEND-specific qualification or specialist accreditation.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or delivering staff training.

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check.
• Satisfactory professional references.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to occasionally work at other school sites where required.

Please note all job offers are subject to safer recruitment checks, DBS clearance and medical clearance. Please ensure any relevant health conditions that may affect your ability to safely undertake your role are declared at Application Form and Interview stage.

Must be over 21 years old

Pay: £33,072.00-£40,560.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boston PE22: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you able to travel to and from the place of work without disruption to your working or contracted hours?

• Do you require any reasonable adjustments to be able to conduct the role you are applying for? Please speak to our recruitment team.

• All of our staff will be trained in physical intervention. As a last resort, we have to use physical blocks and restraints. Please confirm that you are willing to undertake this aspect of the role.

• This role will require you to commute to our other school in Market Rasen LN8, which is approximately 30 miles away. Are you able and willing to travel to the other school when required?

• Will you require visa sponsorship now or in the future to work in the UK? Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• working with SEN pupils: 1 year (preferred)
• leadership and manageme: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Qualified Teacher (QTS) teaching Qualification? (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person