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Humanities Teacher (History & Geography) - Specialist SEND Secondary

Are you an experienced Humanities specialist ready to bring the world to life for students with unique learning needs?

We are seeking a dedicated History & Geography Teacher to join our founding team at a brand-new SEND secondary school opened in September 2025. Located in Chaldon, Surrey, this is a rare opportunity to shape a Humanities curriculum from the ground up, specifically designed for young people aged 11-16 with social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing needs.

• Salary: £34,398 - £48,913 per year (M1 - UPS1 Fringe)
• Bonus: £5,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Teachers
• Contract:
  
  Full-time, Permanent
• Hours:
  
  40 hours per week (Finish at 4:00 PM every Friday)
• Location:
  
  Chaldon, Surrey (with occasional work at our satellite site in Caterham)

For an experienced SEN professional or a mainstream teacher looking to specialise, this role offers the environment you need to truly teach:

• Founding Influence:
  As the school opens its doors in 2025, you will play a key role in developing a personalised Humanities curriculum that meets the passions and interests of our students.
• Small Class Sizes:
  Trade large-scale classroom management for high-impact, small-group teaching supported by a supernumerary multi-disciplinary team.
• Holistic Progress:
  You will move beyond standard testing to focus on personalised targets, EHCP outcomes, and the overall welfare of your pupils.
• Collaborative Support:
  Work daily alongside therapists and SEN experts to ensure every child has "every opportunity to achieve".

• Curriculum Delivery:
  Deliver high-quality History and Geography lessons tailored to students with autism and complex learning needs.
• Individualised Learning:
  Set, monitor, and review personalised targets to optimise learning for each student.
• Professional Advocacy:
  Contribute to the review of EHCPs, PEPs, and LAC reviews, ensuring academic and social needs are met.
• Safe Learning Environment:
  Manage challenging behaviours through a non-confrontational, reflective approach in line with school policies.
• Strategic Planning:
  Maintain short, medium, and long-term plans while providing subject leadership across the school.

About You

We are looking for a resilient and creative practitioner who understands that for our students, History and Geography are windows to understanding the wider world.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering a differentiated curriculum to pupils with SEND.
• Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to adapt it for complex needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Driving License:
  Highly desirable due to our rural location and limited public transport.

Desirable Criteria:

• A postgraduate diploma in Autism.
• Experience working specifically with students who present with challenging behaviours.

Be part of a supportive group that values your expertise and provides the resources you need to make a real difference from day one.

For more information or to apply, please contact Paul at Randstad:
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