SEND Teacher

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Job title: SEND Teacher
Location: Bower Lodge School, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5TD
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week Monday - Wednesday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only; no sponsorship available

About the Role

We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our specialist team and create meaningful learning experiences for students with additional needs.

This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to build confidence, inspire curiosity and help young people overcome barriers to learning. You'll have the freedom to tailor your approach, celebrate every achievement and make a genuine difference to students who benefit from a personalised and nurturing environment.

Working alongside skilled education, therapy and support colleagues, you'll play a key role in helping students develop the knowledge, skills and self-belief they need for the future.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or a qualified teacher looking to move into specialist education, you'll find a supportive environment where your ideas, creativity and expertise are valued.

What you will be doing

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment where students can succeed.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support individual learning styles, needs and outcomes.
• Build strong relationships that develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Track progress and use assessment to inform next steps and celebrate achievement.
• Work collaboratively with families, therapists and support staff to provide holistic support.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the ongoing growth of the school.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for every student.

Who We're Looking For

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification required.
• GCSEs in English, Maths and Science required
• Delivers creative, engaging and adaptable teaching.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains high expectations while recognising every student's individual journey.
• Experience with pupils with SEND is an advantage

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 School

Bower Lodge School is a specialist day school in Dibden, Southampton, for boys and girls aged 4-11 with a diagnosis of autism and complex learning, communication, and sensory needs.

With capacity for 40 students, we provide a small, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Our approach is tailored to each child's individual strengths and needs. Through personalised learning and high levels of support, we help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

At Bower Lodge School, every child is valued, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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.