SEN Teacher KS3/4 +Maths Lead

We are seeking an innovative, experienced, and nurturing KS3/KS4 SEND teacher to join our school as Maternity cover, with the prospect to move towards a permanent role with our growing school. You will work with a small class of pupils whose needs include ASC, ADHD, high anxiety, and attachment or trauma-related barriers to learning. All our students have an EHCP, and most have SEMH needs. Emotional well-being and high-calibre learning are our two main priorities and lie at the heart of everything we do. Nurture and connection are the foundation of our approach, ensuring children feel safe, experience reduced school-based anxiety, and have the space to learn and build resilience. We are a no-consequence school, where connection comes before correction, and relationships form the basis for meaningful learning. The Role As a SEND Teacher, you will provide high-quality, specialist teaching for KS3 and KS4 pupils with a range of neurodiverse and SEMH needs. You will develop a stimulating and supportive learning environment, delivering a bespoke, topic-based curriculum that meets pupils’ academic, social, and personal development needs. In addition to classroom teaching, you will lead Maths across the school, supporting staff with planning, assessment, and progression, and contribute to whole-school development initiatives. Key Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Plan and deliver differentiated, high-quality lessons for KS3 and KS4 SEN pupils Promote academic progress and emotional development through assessment and feedback Develop a bespoke curriculum covering Maths, Literacy, PSHE, and enrichment Maintain a nurturing and structured classroom environment, implementing PACE strategies Support pupils’ personal and social development alongside academic learning Leadership and Coordination Lead the Maths curriculum across the school, ensuring sequential planning and high standards Line manage Teaching Assistants within the classroom, deploying support effectively Sup