Brixham College are seeking an experienced SEND Teacher to join us on a part time basis to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will work alongside the SENDCo in providing professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents/carers and other agencies, to ensure the SEND Code of Practice is followed. You will join a committed team providing outstanding education and support for our students, ensuring the best possible outcomes for students with SEND. Our SEND Teacher will ideally be primary qualified or have a strong subject knowledge across a range of subjects including core English and Mathematics, with a focus on SEND specific knowledge. They will be skilled in adapting teaching to deliver bespoke learning to individual pupils within a wider group and across a range of year groups, effectively using positive behaviour management techniques. About You About Us Brixham College is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with a fantastic learning environment and ethos located in Torbay. The College is committed to serving the local community, championing inclusion, and seeking innovative ways to engage students and their families. Whilst academic success is very important, at Brixham College we believe that there is more to a good education. As well as ensuring our students succeed in exams, we aim to develop our values of high expectations, knowledge, character, leadership and continued improvement in all our children. “We are rightly proud of being a comprehensive school providing excellent educational opportunities for all children, irrespective of ability or aptitude.” Mr M Eager, Principal Extra-curricular opportunities enable pupils to develop their talents and interests. Some pupils have leadership roles. Pupils are proud of the support that they give to charities – Ofsted 2023 To find out more about our school click here. The Thinking Schools Academy Trust The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and South West. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to: Think about their Thinking Be their Best self Shape their Success In this way we transform life chances To learn more about our Trust click here What our Trust will offer you: Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels. Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance. Teacher Pension Scheme : Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Collaborative Support : Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust. Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development. CPD : Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations. Chartered Teacher Status : As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher. Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. Staff Wellbeing Focus : Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers. Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at Brixham College. TSTARS Staff Recognition : You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff. Refer a Friend : Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme. Convenient Parking : Park for free in our staff car park on-site. TSAT Benefits Portal : a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more Next Steps If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We strongly encourage anyone who may be interested in working at our school to contact Jordan Walls ( [email protected] ) to arrange an informal conversation about the role. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]