Foundation Studies/SEND Teacher (T273)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Widnes, WA8 7QQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational qualification or significant experience in the field of learning disabilities preferred

• Teaching qualification

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge/Experience

• Strong vocational background in the field of learning disabilities

• Significant and successful teaching experience in Foundation Studies with a proven record of success is preferable

• Experience of effective team working and effective relationships between staff and students

• Ability to develop supportive working relationships with parents and other key stakeholders

• Knowledge of curriculum and assessment issues

• Detailed understanding of curriculum developments and national initiatives in learning disabilities

• Current knowledge of legislation surrounding disability would be preferable

• Knowledge of safeguarding issues

• Knowledge of equality and diversity issues

Skills/Attributes

• Ability to manage and resolve a range of situations in the best interests of the students

• Ability to contribute to the whole college experience

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Effective communicator

• Flexible approach

• Logical approach to problem solving

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours

Post Information

• Reports to Head of School, Foundation Studies

• Salary – £32,769 - £48,084 pro rata if part time

• Hours - Full Time, Permanent (Part Time would be considered – please indicate this on your application form)

• The post holder will undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with regulatory, legislative and college procedural requirements.

What the college offers its staff

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme/Wisdom Wellbeing

Pension

Eye Test Vouchers

Sick Pay

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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