Post 16 Class Teacher; SEN
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher
- Closing date for applications:
Monday 31 August 2026 - Employer:
Westmorland and Furness Council
Post 16 Class Teacher
Reports to:
Senior Leadership Team / Post 16 Lead
Responsible for:
The teaching, learning, progress and wellbeing of students within the allocated Post 16 class
Contract:
Part-time 0.4, permanent
Salary: MPR + SEN1 allowance
Job Share:
This post will form part of a job-share arrangement with an experienced Post 16 SEND teacher within the established Post 16 team.
Sandgate School is a special school for children and young people aged 3–19 years. Our students have diverse strengths, interests and abilities and may have severe, profound and complex needs.
- Provide high-quality, person-centered teaching and learning for students aged 16–19.
- Plan and deliver an engaging Post 16 curriculum that builds on students’ strengths, interests, communication, independence and aspirations.
- Support students to develop the skills they need for adulthood, including independence, communication, community participation, employability and preparation for their next steps.
- Develop meaningful opportunities for students to apply their learning in practical, community and work-related contexts.
- Work closely with the existing Post 16 teacher and wider team to provide consistency, continuity and high-quality provision across the job-share.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, families, therapists and other professionals to ensure that individual needs are understood and effectively supported.
- Set high expectations for every student and enable them to make meaningful progress towards personalised outcomes.
- Contribute positively to the wider life, ethos and continued development of Sandgate School.
The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusive education, committed to supporting pupils to achieve their full potential, and be able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive and dynamic team.
The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 31st August.
Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by the end of the week. Interviews will take place during September.
We reserve the right to close shortlisting early should we receive a high number of applications, therefore an early submission is encouraged.
Role start date: as soon as possible.
Sandgate offers staff a range of benefits. As well as being an integral member of a reputable and trail blazing school, you will have access to:- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Mentoring from colleagues within your team.
- An internal HR and Pay advisory service
- Employee benefits including self-referral for occupational health support including mental health and physical health as well as physiotherapy
- Cycle to work scheme
- Vouchers and discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers as well as much more
- A great pension scheme with high employer contribution
Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates.
The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Sandgate School Sandylands Road Kendal LA9 6JG
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