Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher

Occupational Category: Education, Training, and Library

Salary: GBP30,000 - GBP41,333 per annum (Equivalent to M1 - M6, dependent on experience)

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK (City Hub)

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Summary

Are you a qualified educator looking to specialise your career, master advanced behavioural management, and make a measurable impact on vulnerable young people? A leading Alternative Provision in Nottingham City is seeking a resilient, creative, and ambitious SEN Teacher to join its multidisciplinary team. This permanent role is ideal for teachers looking to transition from mainstream education into the specialist SEND sector, offering unparalleled experience in relational pedagogy, trauma-informed practice, and adaptive curriculum design.

What This Role Offers You (Benefits And Culture)

• Accelerated Professional Development: Gain highly sought-after expertise in restorative justice, de-escalation, and holistic education.
• Favourable Staff-to-Pupil Ratios: Teach highly focused small groups of 3 to 6 learners, or work 1:1 to support students transitioning back into group environments.
• Collaborative Support Ecosystem: Work directly with specialised Teaching Assistants, speech and language therapists, and external support agencies.
• Workload Sustainability: Enjoy streamlined, creative planning and marking frameworks designed to protect staff wellbeing and prioritise pupil voice.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Targeted Curriculum Delivery: Design and deliver high-quality, adaptive lessons across a broad curriculum, with a strong focus on KS3/KS4 Maths and Functional Skills.
• Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs): Utilise baseline assessments to set, track, and achieve ambitious academic and personal development targets for each student.
• Behavioural and Emotional Support: Employ evidence-based relational and restorative strategies to re-engage students who have faced barriers in mainstream education.
• Safeguarding and Reintegration: Maintain exemplary safeguarding standards while collaborating with families and multi-agency teams to support student transition pathways.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or a recognised equivalent teaching qualification.
• Subject Knowledge: Demonstrated ability or strong aptitude to teach Maths at a KS3/KS4 or Functional Skills level.
• Core Competencies: Strong emotional intelligence, reflective practice, and the ability to direct classroom TAs effectively.
• Mobility: A valid, full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to the nature of the provisions community-focused operations).
• Prior experience in a designated SEN or Alternative Provision setting is advantageous but not mandatory. A proactive, adaptable mindset is highly valued.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Paul Hirchfield at Randstad Education. Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment screening.