SEN Teacher

Job Description

INSPIRE. EMPOWER. CHANGE LIVES.

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a genuine difference? Join Omnia Foundation, an independent specialist school supporting boys aged 12-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

At Omnia Foundation, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Through high-quality teaching, strong relationships, and a nurturing environment, you'll help students build confidence, resilience, and the skills they need for a successful future.

What you'll do:

• Deliver engaging, tailored lessons that meet individual learning needs.
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
• Support students' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, parents, and external professionals.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.

What we're looking for:

• A qualified teacher with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Experience working with, or a genuine interest in, SEMH and ASD.
• Excellent classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
• Someone who shares our values of being Open-minded, Motivated, Noble, Independent, and Achievers.

Why join Omnia Foundation?

• Competitive salary plus a 4% provision allowance.
• Generous annual leave.
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Wellbeing support and discounted gym memberships.
• Ongoing professional development, funded qualifications, and paid professional memberships.
• A supportive team where your contribution is valued, and your career can flourish.

We invest in our people because we know that great employees create life-changing opportunities for our students.

If you're ready to inspire, support, and transform young lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Information about the School

Established in 2020 and having achieved successful status as an Independent Special School for Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, Omnia Foundation offers a unique experience for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), for 12–16-year-old boys.

We believe in investing in people. As professionals in the teaching and training professions, we strive to provide a better future for the children, young people and home settings we work with. Success for us means unleashing the potential of each individual so they can grow, develop and reach the potential of which they are capable. Our values are grounded in our determination to be the change we want to see in the world, through passion, commitment and integrity. We strive to plant a seed of kindness and compassion in a generation that will produce resilience and hope and enable them to aspire and achieve productive and fulfilled lives. Our success is measured in the lives we changed.

At the Omnia Foundation, we create a secure and safe environment that encourages communication, self-belief, mutual respect and success. We provide a rich and balanced curriculum that develops every child, allowing them to achieve their true potential. We have high expectations of our students and build a secure and happy atmosphere in which students can learn effectively.

Based in Rayleigh, Essex with close transport links to London, our current location is set within a sports and social club.

Successful candidates will be expected to embrace the OMNIA FOUNDATION VALUES FRAMEWORK: OPEN-MINDED, MOTIVATED, NOBLE, INDEPENDENT, ACHIEVERS

BENEFITS PACKAGE - To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a total rewards package: - Provision allowance (currently 4%) reviewed annually, in addition to basic salary - Group pension plan - Access to internal wellbeing support - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Healthcare Cash Plan, including discounted gym memberships and retail discounts - Life Assurance - Continuous Professional Development incl. formal qualifications and paid professional membership

We support, develop and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.

Statement of Child Protection - Note to applicants

Visits to the school are strongly advised. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit please contact People@omniafoundation.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts within the company. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Please be aware that as part of our Safer Recruitment process we will be conducting online searches on all applicants invited for interview. This is not part of the shortlisting process itself, but any causes for concern will be explored further at interview stage.

It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our website for our policies on Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Applications may be considered as we receive them and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitably qualified candidate prior to the closing date.

Omnia Foundation will not share your data with third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. Omnia Foundation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you, and the Disclosure and Barring Service to obtain necessary criminal record checks.

Neurodiversity Statement Acknowledging Neurodiversity is important to our organisation, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive environment. You will not be treated unfairly or suffer any other form of detriment at work due to your neurodivergence. You will be given the same opportunities as other staff and will not be refused employment, overlooked for promotion and training opportunities or denied any other workplace benefits due to your neurodivergence. We encourage individuals to disclose their neurodiversity and commit to supporting everyone in the workplace, as appropriate. We will adopt a person-centred approach that is right for you as an individual.