SEND Teacher - Post 16 - Term Time - Special Needs Position

ALP Schools

• Ref:KCC-F115-84-T
• Posted:22/05/2026
• Pay:£33,300 - £43,800
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:22/06/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Location: ALP Parkview Academy, Welling

Responsible to: Head Teacher / Assistant Head Teacher / Lead Teacher

About the Role

ALP Parkview Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Post 16 Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning to a small group of learners with SEND and challenging behaviour in our Post 16 provision.

You will plan, deliver and assess a specialist subject area while also teaching across the broader curriculum, supporting learners to achieve their full potential through personalised, engaging and ambitious teaching. You will line-manage LSAs and Tutors, contributing to a positive, well-supported team around each learner.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to make a real and lasting difference to young people at a pivotal stage of their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to Post 16 learners (and across key stages when required), in line with curriculum objectives.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans tailored to learners with SEND and complex needs.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, maintaining accurate learner files and preparing pupils for examinations.
• Liaise with the Communications Manager, Behaviour Lead and other key staff to ensure appropriate interventions are in place.
• Line-manage and support LSAs and Tutors working within your provision.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment that keeps learners engaged and motivated.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), or actively working towards either
• Experience working with young people with SEND, complex needs or challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and/or alternative learning qualifications including Functional Skills and Vocational Learning
• Ability to plan and teach effectively using a range of strategies
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Empathetic, flexible and committed to raising achievement

Desirable

• Degree-level qualification
• Qualifications related to SEND or challenging behaviour
• Experience managing or coordinating a team
• Knowledge of iGCSEs, Vocational Learning or Alternative Education Programmes

Why Work With Us?

• Small class sizes with real opportunities to make an impact
• A supportive, inclusive team environment
• Access to professional development and training
• Competitive salary reflective of your experience and qualifications

ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early. ALP Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Information about the federation

Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.

Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and cater for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.

Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Richard Johnson
• Address:East Crescent,
  Gravesend,
  Kent,
  DA12 2AR
• Telephone: 02030269968
• Email: hr-support@alpschools.org

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