Special Educational Needs Teacher (SEN Teacher)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Teacher (SEN/SEND Teacher / Special Educational Needs Teacher)
The Role
We are excited to offer an opportunity for two SEN Teachers to join our friendly team located at Belmont School, Cheltenham. You will be responsible for teaching children with special educational needs, undertaking related pastoral and administrative duties, and understanding and incorporating all areas of pupils Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) in day-to-day provision.
It is essential that the successful applicants are either QTS/NQT qualified and have proven experience working with children with special needs. Please see the job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities.
The Schools and the Trust
Belmont School is part of SAND Academies Trust and caters for pupils aged 4-16 years with a range of special needs including moderate learning difficulties, Autism, communication and interaction delays, Global learning delay and other complex needs including attachment and trauma related needs.
Belmont School is a Relational School where Ace Aware, Trauma Informed and Restorative Practice are at the heart of all we do. Understanding ourselves, our emotions and the emotions of others are essential in our daily practice. Having an understanding of human qualities to bring out the best of ourselves, and others is essential as we practice our Values of Relationship; Kindness and High aspirations
We are passionate that every child deserves the very best education. As a partnership we will: Improve outcomes, opportunities and life chances for children and young people, offer more / wider support for their families and share and develop staff expertise.
Our Benefits
By joining our team we can offer you, generous annual leave allowance, generous pension scheme (TPS), Employee Assistance Program & Counselling, Occupational Health Service, Continuing Professional Development and Staff Get Staff Referral Scheme
Additional Information
SAND Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. As part of our Safe Recruitment Practice, we will need a completed application form before any offers, and all staff will require safeguarding/pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS, satisfactory health clearance and evidence of Right to Work in the UK.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£38,810.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
No
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EDV/2023/BS/03022
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Special Educational Needs Teacher (SEN Teacher) roles across Belmont School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £38,810 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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