Post 16 SEN Teacher - with IT

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Job Title: Post 16 SEN Teacher - with IT abilities
Location: Bankside College, Hanley Castle, WR8 0AD
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Salary: £42,500 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you a creative and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for technology and a desire to help young people develop the skills they need for life beyond education? At Bankside College, we're looking for an inspiring Post-16 SEN Teacher with IT and digital skills to join our specialist college, where you'll have the opportunity to combine your teaching expertise with your interest in technology to make a genuine difference.

This is more than teaching. It's about unlocking potential, building independence and helping young adults discover new possibilities for their future.

You'll work with post-16 students with additional learning needs, delivering engaging, personalised lessons that bring together education, technology and practical life skills.

From introducing students to everyday digital tools and developing their confidence with technology to exploring computing, digital creativity or game design, you'll help make learning relevant, accessible and exciting.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher, a Computing or IT specialist, or a mainstream teacher with strong digital skills looking for a new challenge, this is an opportunity to use your creativity and enthusiasm in a setting where every achievement matters.

Working alongside a supportive team, you'll help students develop the confidence, resilience and independence they need to take their next steps towards adulthood, further learning and future opportunities.

If you're passionate about using education and technology to open doors for young people, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Bring learning to life, planning and delivering creative, engaging and personalised lessons that inspire curiosity and support individual learning goals.
• Make technology accessible, using IT, computing, digital tools and interactive resources to help students develop confidence and practical skills.
• Encourage digital creativity, introducing opportunities to explore technology-based learning, problem-solving and digital interests that motivate students.
• Prepare students for life beyond college, developing essential skills that support independence, communication, confidence and future opportunities.
• Make every achievement count, assessing progress, setting meaningful targets and celebrating individual successes, however big or small.
• Break down barriers to learning, adapting teaching methods, resources and activities to meet a wide range of SEN learning needs.
• Help shape an inspiring curriculum, contributing fresh ideas and innovative teaching approaches that make learning relevant, inclusive and engaging.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals, developing personalised learning plans and ensuring students receive consistent support to achieve their potential.

What you will bring

We're looking for a teacher who can combine excellent classroom practice with enthusiasm for technology and a genuine commitment to helping young adults succeed.

You'll bring:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification - essential.
• Experience delivering high-quality teaching and learning, with the ability to plan engaging and effective lessons.
• Knowledge, experience or a strong interest in IT, Computing, Digital Skills, Game Design or technology-based learning.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEN and helping them develop confidence, independence and practical life skills.
• A creative and adaptable teaching style, with the ability to make learning accessible, enjoyable and relevant to individual needs.
• A patient, resilient and encouraging approach, with the ability to build positive relationships and motivate students.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a specialist education environment.
• A commitment to professional development, inclusive teaching and continually improving student outcomes.
• A full UK driving licence - essential.

About Us At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our College

Bankside College is a small specialist setting that provides nurturing and therapeutic post 16 education to autistic young people that are working towards academic & vocational qualifications. Through enacting our values of growth, resilience & respect our vision is to create a safe and supportive environment where every young person feels valued, builds confidence, achieves their potential, and develops the skills needed to succeed in life.

Ensuring holistic education, with specialist therapeutic support in a modern college environment, learners improve their independence and confidence whilst developing employability skills and completing academic qualifications.

Located in the beautiful Malvern hills we cater for young people requiring a nurturing and calm environment in order to achieve formal Level 1/2/3 vocational qualifications. All students follow a personalised curriculum selecting from a variety of subject options to suit individual strengths & preferences. A significant part of this curriculum offer is the broader enrichment and personal development provision which includes careers, PSHE, cooking and well-being activities. The curriculum also offers learners the opportunity to improve their application of mathematics, English and digital literacy. With a focus on the Preparation for Life Agenda, learners develop essential life skills and their knowledge of the world and the communities they live in.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.