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SEN Secondary Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 27 February 2026
Salary: £31,350 to £47,389 per year
Additional salary information: PAYE, Referral Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 March 2026
Location: Horley, Surrey, RH6 0AB
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PR-1492886_1772189011

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Summary

SEN Teacher (Secondary) - Key Stage 3 & 4

Location: Horley, Surrey

Salary: £31,350 - £47,839 (M-Scale/UPS + SEN Allowance)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term or Permanent

The Opportunity

Are you a resilient and creative Secondary Teacher looking to transition into a specialist setting? Randstad Education is seeking an SEN Teacher for a dedicated secondary provision in Horley.

This school caters to students aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Complex Learning Barriers. This is a role for a teacher who excels at building rapport with "hard-to-reach" teenagers and who believes that every student, regardless of their past educational trauma, deserves a fresh start and a pathway to independence.

Your Role & Impact

As a Secondary SEN Teacher, you will move beyond traditional lectures to provide a therapeutic and vocational approach to learning:

  • Curriculum Adaptation: Deliver a modified KS3/KS4 curriculum that balances core academics with life skills and emotional literacy.

  • Vocational Guidance: Prepare students for post-16 transitions, focusing on functional skills and entry-level qualifications.

  • Behavioural Mentorship: Utilize trauma-informed practices to de-escalate crisis moments and teach students how to self-regulate.

  • EHCP Management: Lead the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring learning targets are both ambitious and achievable.

  • Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work alongside therapists, social workers, and parents to provide a holistic 360-degree support system for each student.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS: Essential. We welcome applications from Secondary subject specialists (English, Maths, Science, or PE) looking to move into SEN.

  • Resilience: A thick skin and a calm heart. You must be able to remain professional and supportive during challenging behavioural outbursts.

  • Empathy: An understanding of the socio-economic and emotional factors that impact secondary-aged students with SEN.

  • Adaptability: The ability to pivot a lesson plan instantly to meet the emotional "temperature" of the classroom.

Why Join This Horley School?

  • Small Class Sizes: Typically 6-8 students per class with high TA-to-student ratios.

  • Specialist Environment: Modern facilities including calm zones, workshop spaces, and therapeutic suites.

  • Professional Growth: Intensive training in Team Teach, mental health first aid, and restorative justice practices.

  • Impact: The unique opportunity to change the trajectory of a young person's life during their most formative years.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your teaching career? Join a team that values your skills and supports your professional well-being.

Apply today!!

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