Sixth Form ASC​/SLD SEN Teacher - Queensbury School

Education Impact Academy Trust

Post: Sixth Form ASC/SLD SEN Teacher

Contract: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51048 FTE and SEN allowance £2787. Pay award pending Autumn 2026

Closing Date: 9 October 2026

Interviews: week commencing 19 October 2026

Start date: January 2027

ECT applications most welcome. This position is full time 32.50 hours per week however, for the right candidate hours could be negotiable.

As a result of our school growing and increasing our intake, Queensbury School are looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative Teacher to join a well-established, friendly and committed team. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, someone who is an outstanding classroom practitioner and has a passion for ensuring all pupils ‘unleash their limitless potential’.

We are a specialist provision for students aged 11-19.

As an ASC/SLD SEN teacher you will support pupils whose primary need relates to autism, including communication differences, sensory needs, social interaction challenges, and flexible/structured learning approaches and also severe learning difficulties.

Pupils with SLD generally have significant cognitive impairments that affect their ability to understand, learn, and retain information. They may need highly individualised, practical, and repetitive learning programmes.

Our staff take a creative approach in teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of personalised curriculums in a way that maximises achievement and personal development; skills in Primary Specialists would be beneficial and are favourable with our students’ cognitive levels.

You will be expected to work across both sites as and when required.

• Smaller class sizes (6-14)
• Less marking
• Greater staff support – most classes have 2 Teaching Assistants
• More freedom to deliver a creative curriculum
• Fabulous faculties – supportive and driven
• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free totally confidential support
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
• Access to a generous Teachers Pension Scheme
• Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions
• Onsite parking at all schools

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides, Drivers

If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.

Applications from Primary Specialist, MPS Teachers and ECTs with the energy and drive to make a real difference are welcome
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The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

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This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

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If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.