SEN Teacher (Olympus School - Croydon)

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for an SEN Teacher to join our Olympus School in South Croydon. The role involves teaching Upper KS2 and Lower KS3 students delivering a variety of subjects in a cross curricular approach, with some teaching of lower level science.

Olympus is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in South Croydon, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs.

Our school is located in a quiet area on the edge of ancient woodland, providing the ideal environment for our students to learn and achieve. We have co-regulation rooms on both floors, a sensory activity room, break out classroom, library, science laboratory, computer room and one to one rooms. At Olympus, we have a dedicated team of staff who deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, very similar to the National Curriculum. Students have the opportunity to take qualifications from Entry Level to GCSEs in a range of subjects, choosing options in year 10.

At Horizon Care and Education, our teachers will be supported by our Director of Curriculum, Headteachers, SENCos, Operational Directors and the Managing Director of Education Services as well as our extensive therapeutic team.

What you’ll get to do:

• Shape the Future: Craft and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons, directly contributing to our innovative curriculum and shaping the learning journey of our students.
• Unlock Potential: Accurately assess, monitor, and celebrate student progress, using insightful assessments to guide their individual learning paths.
• Empower Every Learner: Tailor your teaching to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, ensuring everyone thrives and succeeds.
• Inspire and Challenge: Set high expectations that ignite curiosity and motivate students to reach their full potential, fostering a love of learning.
• Drive Exceptional Results: Play a key role in achieving outstanding student progress and outcomes, making a tangible difference in their academic lives.
• Be a Subject Expert: Share your passion and deep knowledge of the curriculum, promoting a love of learning in your students.

What we’re looking for from you:

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Have proven teaching and learning experience
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Have the energy, passion, and drive to raise standards.
• Have initiative, vision, excellent planning, and organisational skills.
• Have experience of working with students with SEMH and additional needs.
• Have knowledge and understanding of developments in education.

Why work for us?

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.

Closing date for this role is the 5th June.