training and education
E-learning modules
£150 - £220 per day
Cambridge
Are you a visionary educator ready to move beyond the classroom and shape the future of a specialist primary department?
Can you balance the high-level emotional support required for neurodiverse KS2 learners with the strategic leadership needed to mentor a team of staff?
We are seeking a Qualified KS2 SEN Lead Teacher to join a flagship specialist school in Cambridge. This is a pivotal role for an experienced practitioner who possesses both "classroom magic" and the professional maturity to take on leadership responsibilities. You will lead a Key Stage 2 cohort of students with complex needs-primarily Autism (ASC), ADHD, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)-while serving as a pedagogical mentor for other teachers and support staff.
Your Strategic & Classroom Impact
- Departmental Innovation: Oversee the adaptation of the KS2 National Curriculum for specialist learners, ensuring it remains ambitious, tactile, and sensory-aligned across the department.
- Team Mentorship: Lead, observe, and support a team of teachers and TAs, modeling best practices in Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and de-escalation.
- Communication Leadership: Champion a "Total Communication" environment, integrating Makaton, PECS, and high-tech AAC devices into the daily departmental routine.
- Strategic EHCP Management: Coordinate Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews for your cohort, ensuring that "small-step" milestones are rigorous, measurable, and clearly communicated to families.
- Intervention Coordination: Direct the delivery of specialist interventions such as Attention Autism (Bucket Time), Lego Therapy, and Sensory Circuits.
- Multidisciplinary Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), OTs, and Educational Psychologists.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory.
- Proven Leadership Experience: Experience as a Subject Lead, Phase Lead, or Senior Teacher within an SEN or highly inclusive mainstream setting.
- Specialist Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of Zones of Regulation, SCERTS, or TEACCH frameworks.
- Analytical Skills: The ability to use data (even non-linear SEN data) to drive student progress and departmental improvement.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one).
Why Lead with Randstad Cambridge?
- Leadership-Level Pay: £150 - £220 (PAYE)
- Professional Autonomy: The opportunity to shape the KS2 curriculum in a well-resourced, innovative Cambridge school.
- Elite CPD: Access to senior-level training, including Advanced Team Teach, Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training, and SEN Leadership modules.
- Local Expertise: Partner with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the specific demands of the Cambridge specialist sector.
- Referral Bonus: Earn £300 for every qualified teacher you refer to our network.
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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