Are you a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher looking for a permanent opportunity in a welcoming, supportive and specialist SEND school in Bishop’s Stortford?

Pay: £34,069 – £52,835 per annum + SEND Allowance, paid to scale

We are working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive SEND school in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Secondary Teacher to join their dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about education and committed to supporting young people to achieve their full potential in a positive, nurturing and engaging learning environment.

You do not need previous SEND teaching experience for this role. The school is looking for a passionate, patient and dedicated teacher who is keen to make a real difference to the lives of young people and is enthusiastic about developing their experience within a specialist setting.

Teachers with experience in secondary schools, further education, colleges or other post-16 settings are encouraged to apply.

The Role

As a Secondary Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, creative and highly differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs, abilities and learning styles of pupils within the school.

You will work closely with Teaching Assistants, specialist staff and the wider school team to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils feel supported, motivated and encouraged to succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured and differentiated lessons
• Adapting teaching and learning to meet a range of abilities and individual needs
• Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
• Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress
• Setting appropriate learning objectives and supporting pupils to achieve their individual potential
• Building positive, trusting and professional relationships with pupils
• Managing behaviour positively, consistently and effectively
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and educational development
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants, specialist staff and colleagues to support pupil learning and wellbeing
• Using a range of teaching strategies and resources to engage pupils with different learning needs
• Communicating effectively with parents, carers and professionals where appropriate
• Contributing to individual education and support plans where required
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school and school community

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified teacher with relevant secondary, FE or college teaching experience
• Passionate about teaching and supporting young people
• Passionate about working with pupils with SEND and keen to develop your specialist practice
• Patient, empathetic, nurturing and committed to inclusive education
• Confident planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
• Able to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
• Confident managing behaviour in a positive, calm and consistent manner
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Flexible and willing to adapt to the individual needs of learners
• Able to work effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Organised, reliable and committed to providing high-quality teaching
• Keen to contribute positively to the wider life of the school

Previous SEND teaching experience is not essential. What matters most is your passion for supporting young people, your willingness to adapt your teaching and your commitment to creating a positive learning environment.

Experience within a secondary school, further education college, sixth form or other post-16 setting would be highly advantageous.

What We Offer

• Permanent teaching position
• Paid to scale – MPS/UPS
• Additional SEND Allowance on top of the teaching salary
• Supportive leadership and a welcoming specialist school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with SEND
• A positive, inclusive and nurturing school community
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Educo Recruitment consultant

If you are a qualified Secondary or FE Teacher looking for your next permanent opportunity and are passionate about making a difference to young people with SEND, we'd love to hear from you.

SEND experience is not required — passion, commitment and the desire to make a difference are.

We are an education recruitment agency working in partnership with schools and are not the school directly. Get in touch with the Educo Recruitment team to find out more about this opportunity or apply today.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.