SEN Lead Teacher

Do you know how to encourage, inspire and motivate all learners regardless of their ‘label’?

Teaching at all levels requires a special person who sees potential in all and strives to tease out the very best in every learner. Overlay that with a resource base that caters for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and we ask for even more vision and belief that a future of hope can be achieved with dedicated support and understanding.

We’re looking for an outstanding SEN professional to lead the teaching and learning of a group of up to 12 pupils with varying significant special educational needs within our SEN Resource Base.

You will be responsible for designing and delivering a highly personalised curriculum, supported by a small team of support staff. It is essential that you ensure the holistic development, learning progress and well-being of each child, in line with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This will require working closely with families, SENCo, the wider school team and external professionals.

Oasis Academy South Bank Primary is a special place where you’ll be able to inspire, engage, motivate and challenge children to raise achievement at all levels. Supported by our culture of high performance and expectations for all members of the school community you can make a tangible difference to the lives of pupils you teach.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality education to all children in the SEN resource base to help them fulfil their potential, leading colleagues in the effective and engaging teaching and learning methods
• Forming and executing a clear vision for the development of our SEN resource base, taking a leadership role in curriculum development and assessment design
• Lead the implementation of personalised learning programmes based on each pupil’s EHCP, developing these in response to pupil progress

A full job description is attached to this vacancy.

You’ll bring:

• Expertise in SEN education, with experience in working with pupils with a range of abilities
• Experience using a range of evidence-informed approaches and strategies to support communication, cognition, independence and social and emotional development
• A passion for SEN education, with an aspirational approach to learning and the belief that all pupils can achieve positive outcomes through small successes

It is most important that you are a enthusiastic and dedicated SEN teacher. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in similar roles, as well as those looking to take the next step in their leadership journey.

In return you’ll receive:

• The opportunity to take our SEN resource base to the next level, owning the transformation into a centre of excellence
• Access to a strong support network of SEN specialists and our national Oasis Inclusion Team, plus the backing of our 50+ academies across England
• Being part of a close-knit, high performing primary school community, based in vibrant central London
• A commitment to professional development opportunities to empower you in your career

Application process

If we have piqued your interest and you would like to know more, we welcome conversations or school visits. Start your application to find out how to arrange this.

Or, if you can’t wait to apply and start the conversation at an interview – please click ‘fast apply’ to complete the application form and tell us all about you, your experience and how your ambition to see every student succeed matches ours.

Closing date: 15 May, 23:59

Interviews: 21 May

If you intend to apply, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and holding interviews in line with this.

This could result in the advert closing before the advertised date if we find our ideal candidate.