Post 16 SEN Teacher - with IT
- Hanley Castle
- Permanent
Full Job Description
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Job Title: Post 16 SEN Teacher - with IT abilities
Location: Bankside College, Hanley Castle, WR8 0AD
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4pm
Salary: £42,500 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you passionate about teaching and technology? Do you want to use your skills to help young people with additional needs gain confidence, independence, and real-world digital skills?
We are looking for a dedicated Post-16 SEN Teacher with an interest in IT, Computing, Digital Learning or Technology to join our specialist college. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young adults as they prepare for life beyond education, helping them develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed for a successful future.
Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher, a Computing or IT Teacher, or a mainstream educator looking for a more meaningful challenge, you'll play a vital role in transforming lives through innovative and engaging learning experiences.
What you will be doing
- Deliver engaging, student-centred lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
- Use IT, digital technologies and interactive resources to enhance learning.
- Create an inclusive and supportive environment where students can thrive.
- Adapt teaching strategies to overcome barriers to learning and promote success.
- Track progress, set meaningful targets, and celebrate achievements.
- Develop and review individual learning plans and support strategies.
- Contribute to curriculum development and innovative teaching practices.
- Work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to support positive outcomes.
What you will bring
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
- Experience delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
- Knowledge, experience or a strong interest in IT, Computing, Digital Skills, Game Design or Technology-based learning.
- Creative, adaptable and committed to a student-centred approach.
- Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with learners.
- Committed to continuous professional development and improving outcomes for students.
- Full UK driving licence required.
About Us
Bankside College is a small specialist setting that provides nurturing and therapeutic post 16 education to autistic young people that are working towards academic & vocational qualifications. Through enacting our values of growth, resilience & respect our vision is to create a safe and supportive environment where every young person feels valued, builds confidence, achieves their potential, and develops the skills needed to succeed in life.
Ensuring holistic education, with specialist therapeutic support in a modern college environment, learners improve their independence and confidence whilst developing employability skills and completing academic qualifications.
Located in the beautiful Malvern hills we cater for young people requiring a nurturing and calm environment in order to achieve formal Level 1/2/3 vocational qualifications. All students follow a personalised curriculum selecting from a variety of subject options to suit individual strengths & preferences. A significant part of this curriculum offer is the broader enrichment and personal development provision which includes careers, PSHE, cooking and well-being activities. The curriculum also offers learners the opportunity to improve their application of mathematics, English and digital literacy. With a focus on the Preparation for Life Agenda, learners develop essential life skills and their knowledge of the world and the communities they live in.
At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.
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.
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