SEN Teacher with English Specialism

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Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Norton College, Worcester, WR5 2BA

Salary: Up to £39,519,90 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth and commitment to providing outstanding education, Norton College is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher with an English specialism to join our close-knit team in Worcester.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to deliver high-quality, personalised learning to pupils with a range of complex needs. As part of our specialist teaching team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging English lessons that support students' academic progress and personal development. Your teaching will be supported by our experienced leadership team and the wider expertise within Outcomes First Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to focus more on creative, meaningful teaching and less on excessive paperwork. You'll work in a collaborative environment where safeguarding is a priority, pupils' voices are heard, and every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Holds a subject specialism in English
• Has a genuine interest in working with pupils with SEN, including those with autism and complex needs
• Can deliver differentiated and engaging lessons tailored to individual needs
• Is calm, resilient, and passionate about helping vulnerable young people succeed
• Has excellent classroom management skills and a flexible approach

Previous experience in a specialist or SEN setting is desirable but not essential - we offer full training and support for the right candidate with strong teaching skills and the right mindset.

About us

Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury.

Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.