PSHE & RE Lead Teacher (SEN)

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Position: PSHE & RSE Lead Teacher (SEN)
Location: Barnet, London, UK
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract: Full Time, Temporary
Salary: £41,935 – £56,154 per annum (M3–U3)
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.

Are you a compassionate and forward-thinking educator ready to lead meaningful change in a specialist setting? Teach Now is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a PSHE & RSE Lead Teacher (SEN) to join a highly supportive special academy in Barnet, working with students aged 11–19 with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

This is a rewarding leadership role where you’ll shape a curriculum that truly impacts students’ wellbeing, independence, and future lives. You will lead the delivery and development of PSHE and Relationships & Sex Education across Key Stages 3–5, ensuring content is accessible, inclusive, and tailored to meet a wide range of SEND needs.

About the School
• A well-established special academy supporting students aged 11–19
• A nurturing, therapeutic environment with small classes and high staff ratios
• Strong emphasis on wellbeing, personal development, and life skills
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team including safeguarding and specialist staff
• Supportive leadership committed to staff growth and wellbeing

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and develop a high-quality PSHE & RSE curriculum across KS3–KS5
• Deliver engaging, accessible lessons covering topics such as relationships, consent, online safety, and emotional wellbeing
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse communication, sensory, and learning needs
• Work closely with safeguarding leads to ensure best practice in protective education
• Embed whole-school wellbeing strategies and inclusive practices
• Coach and mentor staff, sharing expertise and high-quality resources
• Build strong partnerships with families and external agencies

What We’re Looking For
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Experienced teacher (M3–U3)
• Experience within SEND or specialist settings - essential
• Strong understanding of PSHE and RSE curriculum requirements
• Knowledge of working with students with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs
• Ability to deliver sensitive content in a supportive, accessible way
• Experience with person-centred approaches and strategies such as sensory support and communication scaffolding
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach with strong leadership potential

Why This Role Stands Out
• Dedicated leadership time (1 day per week) to develop your subject area
• HLTA support for pastoral responsibilities
• Excellent SEND-focused CPD and career progression opportunities
• Strong senior leadership and a collaborative staff culture
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference to students’ wellbeing and life skills
• A warm, values-driven environment where every achievement is celebrated

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
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Location:
Barnet
Salary:
£41,935 - £56,154 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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