Teacher - SEN College


Company:	Hereward College
Salary:	£37,815 to £40,773 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV4 9SW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Hereward College is a specialist further education college supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to reach their full potential.

We offer a supportive, inclusive environment with a strong sense of community and a dedicated team focused on delivering excellent outcomes for our students. Our modern campus provides a well-equipped and accessible place to work and learn.

We are committed to developing our staff and offer a rewarding working environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth and progression.

Essential requirements

As a Pathway Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across a range of curriculum areas, supporting learners to maximise their educational, social and personal progress in line with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). About Life Skills English and Maths Life Skills English and Life Skills Maths are unique programmes developed at Hereward College to help learners apply the skills gained in their core English and Maths lessons to real-life situations. Rather than focusing on traditional academic content, these lessons explore practical topics linked to independence, employability and preparation for adulthood. Learners engage with themes such as: · Communication and relationships · Employability and interview skills · Online safety and digital citizenship · Managing money and budgeting · Travel and independence · Wellbeing and community participation Through discussion, problem-solving and real-world application, learners build confidence and develop the skills needed for life beyond college. Whilst the timetable reflects the current needs of the department, teaching responsibilities within the Pathway team regularly evolve. As teachers develop their interests, experience and specialisms, there are often opportunities to contribute to other curriculum areas that align with their strengths and professional aspirations. This is a varied and rewarding teaching role within our English and Maths provision. For the current academic year, the successful candidate's timetable will include: · One day per week working as a cover teacher, providing high-quality teaching across a range of curriculum areas when colleagues are absent. · Teaching a small number of classes within our Foundation Pathway, including Entry Level Maths and PSHE. · Delivering English, Life Skills English and Life Skills Maths across the wider college. You will create and deliver person-centred learning programmes that inspire learners to achieve their goals, develop independence and prepare for future employment and adult life. Working closely with Progress Coaches, Learning Support staff, Job Coaches, parents, carers and external agencies, you will ensure learners receive the support they need to succeed. Benefits We provide employees with: Generous holidays per annum, plus statutory public holidays and concession days Pension scheme including life assurance Flexibility in working patterns Free on-site parking Five days training per year Access to online training courses CPD Training opportunities Free staff breakfast On site cafeteria Access to blue light card and other discount schemes Employee assistance programme

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