Humanities Teacher

Courtlands School is seeking an inspiring, knowledgeable and compassionate Humanities Teacher to join our dedicated teaching team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children with a wide range of additional needs in a nurturing and well resourced independent special school.

About Us

Courtlands is a small, ambitious special school for children with social, emotional, sensory and learning needs. Our therapeutic model sits at the centre of everything we do, and our pupils thrive through consistent, structured and relational approaches to learning.

Our supportive, multidisciplinary environment includes:

• Teachers and specialist subject leads
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Mental Health and Wellbeing practitioners
• Skilled teaching assistants and therapeutic support staff

We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with pupils and providing high quality teaching tailored to individual needs.

What We Offer

• Small class sizes with high levels of support
• A calm, relational school culture
• Well resourced classrooms with subject specific materials
• A leadership team that values teacher wellbeing and workload balance
• Opportunities for CPD including SEND training and subject development
• Time for planning, assessment and curriculum development
• A warm, friendly, collaborative staff team who support each other

About the Role

As our Humanities Teacher, you will:

• Lead engaging and accessible lessons in History, Geography and related topics
• Differentiate effectively to meet a range of learning, sensory and emotional needs
• Work closely with therapists and support staff to embed strategies into classroom practice
• Create a safe, structured and positive learning environment
• Contribute to assessment, planning and individualised learning pathways
• Support pupils in developing curiosity, critical thinking and confidence in Humanities
• Communicate effectively with families and external professionals
• Participate in EHCP reviews and multidisciplinary meetings where required

This role is suitable for an experienced teacher or an early career teacher with a passion for SEND. Training and support will be provided.

About You

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Passionate about Humanities and committed to inclusive education
• Skilled at building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Calm, patient and able to use a relational approach
• Adaptable and creative in curriculum delivery
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Reflective, compassionate and committed to ongoing professional development

Experience teaching pupils with SEND is desirable but not essential - the right mindset and willingness to learn are more important.

How to Apply

To apply or request additional information, please contact:

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been found.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Courtlands Independent Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition / Section 128 checks (as applicable)
• Verification of qualifications and employment history
• Satisfactory references
• Completion of safer recruitment procedures

Courtlands is an equal opportunities employer.