SEN Teacher (The Ferns)

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Job Title: SEN Teacher (The Ferns)
Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS15 4PT
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4pm Tuesday- Friday, 4:30pm on a Monday for CPD.
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping children thrive, grow and realise their potential? Do you believe in the power of personalised education to change lives? We are looking for a dedicated, resilient and inspiring Teacher to join our specialist education team, delivering high quality learning experiences that make a genuine difference every day.

In this role, you'll work with individual students and small groups, creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every young person can progress academically, socially and emotionally. You'll be part of a committed multi professional team who share a common purpose: to provide exceptional education and care for children who need it most.

What You'll Do:

You will play a key role in shaping each student's learning journey by:

• Planning, delivering and assessing high quality lessons aligned with the school curriculum and individual student needs.
• Monitoring, recording and reporting on student progress to support continuous development.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, engaging and well organised classroom environment.
• Developing and reviewing individual education, behaviour and learning plans in collaboration with colleagues.
• Leading on agreed subject areas across key stages, ensuring effective teaching, assessment and progression.
• Working closely with Learning Support Assistants, tutors and care staff to ensure consistent, high quality support.
• Managing and supporting students with challenging behaviour, helping them move from external control to self regulation.
• Contributing to whole school development, safeguarding practice and a positive, professional culture.

What you'll bring:

• A driving licence is required
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to inclusive, child centred practice.
• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students and colleagues.
• Resilience, creativity and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• A willingness to work collaboratively within a multi professional team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and professional standards.

About Us

Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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.

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.