Pathway Lead (NEW SEN SCHOOL OPENING IN Oct 2024) Hillingdon, West London £40,513 - £55,179 per annum: Main Pay Scale Outer London (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications) Start date: As soon as possible We are excited to announce the opening of a new SEN school in Hillingdon, and we're looking for a passionate and experienced Pathway Lead to join our team. If you’re committed to supporting students with Special Educational Needs, we’d love to hear from you About the School: Specialism : Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Class Structure : Initially 5 classes with 8 students per class (40 total) Curriculum : Play-based learning centered around the Equals curriculum, focusing on communication, independence, and life skills (not National Curriculum-based). Growth : Initially opening with 20 students, with plans to expand to 40 students in the near future. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the development of individualized learning pathways for students. Focus on life skills, communication, and independence in all lessons, ensuring that each child receives a tailored educational experience. Support and guide a team of educators to deliver engaging, play-based learning that fosters a safe and happy environment for all students. Implement and monitor the Equals Curriculum, adapting lesson plans to meet the unique needs of each class. Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the school’s ethos and contribute to the growth of this brand-new educational setting. Why Join Us? Professional Development : Join us for a one-week INSET training during the October half-term to get fully integrated with our school vision and curriculum. Inclusive Environment : Play a key role in shaping an innovative, student-centered SEN school. Collaborative Team : Work alongside a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of children with SLD. Qualifications and Experience: Proven experience in Special Educational Needs with a focus on students with SLD. Leadership experience in an educational setting, preferably within an SEN school. Strong understanding of play-based learning approaches and experience implementing life skills-focused curricula. What we offer As a KS2 Teacher and part of our team, you benefit from: Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are a SEN Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on smartteacher