SEN Teacher

Job description

Job Description

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge!

Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London N8 9EA

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8.15am - 4.15pm

Salary: Up to £51,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: January 2027

Note: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you a passionate teacher looking for more than just a classroom? At Kestrel House School, you'll have the chance to transform the lives of autistic students through highly personalized teaching, creativity, and genuine relationship-based practice.

As our school continues to grow across both our Primary and Secondary provisions, we're seeking talented teachers who want to be part of an ambitious, supportive team where every student's progress is celebrated.

This is more than a teaching role; it's an opportunity to help students build confidence, communication skills, independence, and lifelong success in an environment where they are truly understood. If you're committed to inclusive practice and making a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging, personalized lessons that meet individual learning needs.
• Creating a positive and structured learning environment where students feel safe and confident.
• Supporting students to develop communication, social, and independence skills.
• Leading and supporting a classroom team to achieve the best outcomes.
• Monitoring progress and adapting teaching strategies to maximize achievement.
• Working closely with families and multi-disciplinary professionals.
• Promoting student wellbeing, positive behavior, and personal development.

What We’re Looking For

• Hold QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification).
• Be passionate about inclusive and SEND education.
• Have high expectations for every student's potential.
• Be a strong communicator who builds positive relationships.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Be reflective, resilient, and committed to continual professional development.

About Us

At Kestrel House School, we do more than teach; we inspire! We’re seeking a passionate, innovative, and compassionate SEN Teacher to join our team and make a lasting difference.

You’ll teach students with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties, creating engaging, personalized lessons that build independence, resilience, and a love of learning.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll be supported to innovate and bring ideas to life, working with specialists, therapists, and families to deliver a holistic education where wellbeing, communication, and social development are as important as academic progress.

We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running in 2025.

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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people.

• 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 a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

london

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English