KS3/KS4 SEND Teacher

Polaris Education – Ormston School

SEND Teacher

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £28,000 – £39,520
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Headingley, Leeds
Start Date: ASAP

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so, Ormston School in Leeds could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people.

We welcome applications from teachers with experience in PE, Humanities or vocational subject areas.

About the School

Located in Headingley, Leeds, Ormston School opened with its first cohort of learners in September 2024 and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5 to 18 years. Our aim is to provide a learning environment where young people can thrive, feel supported and safe, and leave school happy with relevant experiences and outcomes that enable them to contribute positively to the wider community.

With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and develop the school, creating a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, engagement and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each young person with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have twelve SEN schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement. We’re also incredibly proud that 100% of our education services have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching allocated areas of the secondary curriculum to small bespoke class groups of up to six pupils, supported by a Teaching Assistant. You will plan, prepare and deliver lessons that cater to the full range of abilities within the class.

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons in line with the school’s curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high standards that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and positive outcomes
• Demonstrate secure subject and curriculum knowledge
• Participate in arrangements for preparing learners for external examinations
• Teach across the KS3 and KS4 curriculum
• Adapt learning effectively to meet the needs of learners with SEND

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree-level qualification
• Successful teaching experience
• Experience delivering qualifications up to GCSE level
• Preferable experience in Humanities, PE and/or vocational subject areas
• Experience teaching at KS3 and KS4
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• Understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly in using technology to support learning

What We Offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included)
• A commitment to support your development through a wide range of professional opportunities
• An opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Community.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.