SEN Teacher
at Higford School, Nr Shifnal, United Kingdom
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- Salary
- £44,310 a year
- Closing date
- 2 December 2026
- Start
- December 2026
- Type of post
- Teaching
- Contract
- Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- First seen
- 11 November 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
Full Job Description
At OFG Education we allow for greater work-life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work!
Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Options Higford School, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9ET
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am–4:00pm
Salary: Up to £44,310 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the role
We're looking for a passionate SEN Teacher to join our specialist education team, helping students with additional needs build confidence, overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
You'll deliver engaging, personalised learning tailored to individual strengths, needs and EHCP outcomes, creating a positive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll support students to develop academically, socially and emotionally while preparing them for future success.
Every achievement matters, and every day brings the opportunity to change a life.
What you will be doing
• Deliver engaging, creative and differentiated lessons that meet individual learning needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support students' communication, sensory, emotional and academic development.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where students feel safe, valued and motivated to learn.
• Lead and support classroom staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
• Monitor progress, review EHCP outcomes and implement personalised learning plans.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, families and external professionals.
• Promote independence, communication, positive behaviour and preparation for adulthood skills.
• Safeguard students and contribute to a culture of high expectations, care and support.
What you will bring
• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification).
• Passionate about supporting students with SEND to achieve their potential.
• Committed to delivering personalised, inclusive and high-quality education.
• Creative, adaptable and able to tailor learning to a wide range of needs.
• A confident classroom practitioner with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• An excellent communicator who works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to continuous professional development and improving outcomes for students.
• UK driving licence required.
About Us
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
About Our School
Options Higford is an independent specialist day school for autistic children and young people aged 5–19 who may also have other associated behavioural needs.
Set within 28 acres of Shropshire countryside, the school provides a calm, structured and nurturing environment. Students learn within small class groups of up to five, supported by high levels of skilled staff.
Our curriculum is personalised through four pathways:
• Engage – sensory engagement, interaction, communication, regulation and early cognition.