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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 openied 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.
The Package
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)
Why This Role is Different
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".
Key Responsibilities
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.
Join Our Journey
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: Phone: 01293 527416 Email: paul.hirchfield@randstad.co.uk
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