SEN Teacher with Dyslexia Specialism

• Location: London, Lambeth
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary: £40,766 - £62,092 per year (UPS 3)

We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and experienced SEN Teacher with a specialism in Dyslexia to join our dedicated team at a forward-thinking Secondary School committed to delivering inclusive education. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact students' lives, ensuring they reach their full potential through personalised support.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and deliver ambitious, tailored programmes of work, resources, and teaching strategies for students with dyslexia.
• Lead high-quality interventions that align with the SEN Code of Practice (2015), focusing on the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, ensuring skills acquired are transferred into the wider curriculum.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on dyslexia and word-level difficulties.
• Champion and embed a dyslexia-friendly culture throughout the school.
• Develop and lead targeted interventions to support students with dyslexia and related needs.
• Share best practices in learning support and special educational needs (SEN), with a focus on dyslexia, to enhance teaching and learning across the school.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree.
• Level 5 or Level 7 qualification in teaching students with dyslexia.
• Evidence of continued professional development, including in-service training.
• A minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience at Level 5 or 7.

Benefits

• Competitive salary within the MPS/UPS (Inner London) scale plus additional allowances.
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus.
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan and additional Harris Benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and progression through various in-house and external training programmes.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value diversity and aim to reflect the communities we serve in our staff body. We are committed to creating a fair, equitable, and mutually supportive working environment for all.

Application Process

If you are interested in this SEN Teacher role, please submit your application and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience relevant to this role.