SEND Class Teacher

Kings College is seeking a committed and creative Class Teacher to join our welcoming and inclusive special college community. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a skilled and dedicated team delivering high-quality, personalised education to students with a range of SEND, including moderate learning difficulties, communication and interaction needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs.

About Us:

Kings College is a special college for pupils aged 16 -19 years who have a range of moderate and/or complex learning difficulties; we are proud to be part of Kings Academy Trust.

Ofsted has judged the school and college as ‘Outstanding’ in its last four inspections, most recently in January 2024. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum for all students with cutting-edge facilities in a nurturing environment.

Kings College is a vibrant and supportive community, where every student is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive both academically and socially. We understand the enormous responsibility of preparing our young people for their future lives. Our hope is that we can help students become responsible citizens who will make a positive contribution to our ever-changing society.

As part of a Multi-Academy Trust, staff also benefit from opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across other schools. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers alike.

The Role:

You will teach a range of Vocational Options between entry level and level 3 alongside English and maths from Entry level up to GCSE. If you have a particular vocational interest or passion, we are keep to hear about it. You will be supported by experienced teaching assistants. You will plan and deliver an engaging and accessible curriculum that meets the individual needs of your learners, fostering independence, communication, and social skills alongside academic progress.

We invite applications from excellent practitioners with primary or secondary SEND experience. The successful candidates will:

• Be excellent practitioners with the commitment and motivation to inspire students’ learning and development
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual needs
• Have specific experience / interest in working with students with SEND
• Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, students, parents and the wider community
• Will have had experience of planning and delivering National Curriculum subjects with a focus on English, Maths and vocational options.

We offer:

• Friendly, well-behaved and enthusiastic students eager to learn
• A leadership team that is committed to staff development and student outcomes
• Parents and carers who are supportive of their children's education
• Planning and working as part of a strong and established team
• An inclusive college striving for high standards of attainment for all.
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in team work and building positive relationships across the college.

We welcome visits to our college, which can be arranged, please contact ecapell@oakwoodacademy.co.uk to arrange.