Secondary School Teacher in Bishops Stortford

Are you a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher looking for a permanent opportunity in a welcoming, supportive and specialist SEND school in Bishop’s Stortford? We are working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive SEND school in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Secondary Teacher to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about education and committed to supporting young people aged 16–18 to achieve their full potential in a positive, nurturing and engaging learning environment. Teachers with experience in secondary schools, further education, colleges, sixth forms or other post-16 settings are particularly encouraged to apply. The Role As a Secondary Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, creative and highly differentiated lessons to young people aged 16–18, ensuring teaching is adapted to meet individual needs, abilities and learning styles. You will work closely with Teaching Assistants, specialist staff and the wider school team to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where young people feel supported, motivated and encouraged to succeed. Key responsibilities include: * Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured and differentiated lessons * Teaching and supporting young people aged 16–18 * Adapting teaching and learning to meet a range of abilities and individual needs * Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment * Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress * Setting appropriate learning objectives and supporting young people to achieve their individual potential * Building positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people * Managing behaviour positively, consistently and effectively * Supporting young people with their social, emotional and educational development * Working closely with Teaching Assistants, specialist staff and colleagues to support learning and wellbeing * Using a range of teaching strategies and resources to engage learners with different needs * Communicating effectively with parents, carers and professionals where appropriate * Contributing to individual education and support plans where required * Supporting young people in developing the skills and confidence they need for their next steps beyond school * Contributing positively to the wider life of the school and school community About You The successful candidate will be: * A qualified teacher with relevant secondary, FE, college, sixth form or post-16 teaching experience * Passionate about teaching and supporting young people aged 16–18 * Passionate about working with young people with SEND and keen to develop your specialist practice * Confident planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons * Able to work effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team Previous SEND teaching experience is not essential. What matters most is your passion for supporting young people, your willingness to adapt your teaching and your commitment to creating a positive learning environment. Experience within a secondary school, further education college, sixth form or other post-16 setting would be highly advantageous. What We Offer * Permanent teaching position * £34,069 – £52,835 per annum (MPS/UPS), paid to scale * Additional SEND Allowance on top of the teaching salary * Supportive leadership and a welcoming specialist school environment * Opportunities for professional development and career progression * The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people aged 16–18 * A positive, inclusive and nurturing school community * Ongoing support from your dedicated Educo Recruitment consultant If you are a qualified Secondary or FE Teacher looking for your next permanent opportunity and are passionate about making a difference to young people aged 16–18 with SEND, we'd love to hear from you. SEND experience is not required — passion, commitment and the desire to make a difference are. We are an education recruitment agency working in partnership with schools and are not the school directly. Get in touch with the Educo Recruitment team to find out more about this opportunity or apply today. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks