SEN Teacher with IT

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Job Title:  SEN Teacher with IT
Location:  Bankside College, Hanley Castle, WR8 0AD
Hours:  37.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4pm
Salary:  £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only 
Start:  January 2027   
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role 

Join Our Team and Inspire the Next Generation Through Technology

Are you a passionate and innovative teacher with a talent for engaging students through Information Technology? Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of students with special educational needs? We are looking for an enthusiastic SEN Teacher (IT) who can create inspiring learning experiences, nurture confidence, and help students develop the digital skills they need for future success.

This is a rewarding opportunity to teach IT within a supportive specialist setting where relationships matter, individual progress is celebrated, and every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher (IT), you will deliver engaging and accessible IT lessons tailored to the individual needs, abilities, and learning styles of students with additional needs. You will foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that enables students to build confidence, develop practical digital skills, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to personalised learning plans, monitor student progress, and help create an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and motivated to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver creative, engaging IT lessons that meet the diverse needs of learners.

Adapt teaching approaches and resources to support a range of SEND requirements.

Promote positive behaviour and create a safe, supportive learning environment.

Track, assess, and report on student progress, celebrating achievements and identifying next steps.

Develop students' confidence, independence, and digital literacy skills.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers, and external professionals to support student outcomes.

Contribute to the wider life of the school and its commitment to providing exceptional education and care.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching, committed to inclusion, and motivated by helping every student achieve their potential.

You will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent teaching qualification.

Experience teaching IT, Computing, or related subjects.

An understanding of SEND and a commitment to inclusive education.

Strong classroom management and communication skills.

The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Creativity, resilience, and a flexible approach to teaching and learning.

A genuine desire to make a lasting difference in young people's lives.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our College

Bankside College is a small specialist setting that provides nurturing and therapeutic post 16 education to autistic young people that are working towards academic & vocational qualifications. Through enacting our values of growth, resilience & respect our vision is to create a safe and supportive environment where every young person feels valued, builds confidence, achieves their potential, and develops the skills needed to succeed in life. 

Ensuring holistic education, with specialist therapeutic support in a modern college environment, learners improve their independence and confidence whilst developing employability skills and completing academic qualifications. 

Located in the beautiful Malvern hills we cater for young people requiring a nurturing and calm environment in order to achieve formal Level 1/2/3 vocational qualifications. All students follow a personalised curriculum selecting from a variety of subject options to suit individual strengths & preferences. A significant part of this curriculum offer is the broader enrichment and personal development provision which includes careers, PSHE, cooking and well-being activities. The curriculum also offers learners the opportunity to improve their application of mathematics, English and digital literacy. With a focus on the Preparation for Life Agenda, learners develop essential life skills and their knowledge of the world and the communities they live in. 

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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