Post 16 SEN Teacher

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Job Title: Post 16 SEN Teacher
Location: Bankside College, Hanley Castle, WR8 0AD
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

What if your teaching could help a young person take their first steps towards employment, greater independence or a future they never thought possible? At Bankside College, we're looking for a motivated, resourceful and enthusiastic Post-16 SEN Teacher who understands that education is about preparing young people for life, not just the next lesson.

You'll be joining our specialist college at an important stage in our students' lives, helping them develop the knowledge, practical skills and self-belief they need to navigate adulthood with greater confidence.

This is a role where learning has a purpose beyond the classroom.

You'll create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that connect education with everyday life, from developing essential IT and digital skills to exploring employability, problem-solving and independent living.

Our students have different abilities, ambitions and starting points, so your creativity and adaptability will be key. You'll find ways to make learning relevant, achievable and rewarding, helping each young person recognise their strengths and take pride in their progress.

Working alongside education, therapy and support colleagues, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to helping students overcome barriers and move towards positive futures.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or a qualified teacher with IT or Computing expertise looking to make a difference in specialist education, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What you will be doing

• Prepare students for their next chapter, delivering purposeful Post-16 learning that develops practical knowledge, confidence and skills for adult life.
• Connect learning with the real world, teaching IT, digital skills and related subjects through engaging activities that support everyday independence and future employment.
• Make learning meaningful, designing personalised lessons that reflect students' individual abilities, interests, aspirations and learning goals.
• Encourage independence and self-belief, helping students develop decision-making, problem-solving and communication skills that support their future choices.
• Create opportunities for success, adapting resources, teaching approaches and activities to ensure students with SEND can participate, progress and achieve.
• Recognise progress in every form, setting achievable targets, monitoring development and celebrating milestones that matter to each individual.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with therapists, support staff, families and other professionals to provide consistent, personalised support.
• Help develop future-focused learning pathways, contributing ideas to curriculum planning while promoting student wellbeing, safeguarding and positive outcomes.

What you will bring

We're looking for a teacher who sees potential where others may see barriers and who can turn everyday learning into valuable preparation for the future.

You'll bring:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification - essential.
• Experience teaching IT, Computing, Digital Skills or a related subject area, with the ability to make learning practical, accessible and engaging.
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people with SEND and helping them prepare for further education, employment and independent living.
• The creativity and flexibility to adapt teaching methods to suit different abilities, learning styles and individual needs.
• A positive, encouraging approach that helps students build confidence, develop resilience and recognise their own achievements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage students and work effectively with families and colleagues.
• The patience, resilience and adaptability to respond calmly and constructively to challenges.
• A collaborative approach to working with education, therapy and support professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• A full 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.