Job Description

Are you a passionate and creative educator seeking a unique role where you can truly make a difference? Our Lancashire alternative provision is looking for an exceptional SEN Farm Teacher to join our team in September 2025. This is a rare opportunity to combine your love for outdoor learning with your expertise in Special Educational Needs (SEN) to support vulnerable students.

The Role 🎯

As our SEN Farm Teacher, you will be responsible for:

  • Bespoke Curriculum Design: Developing and delivering a highly engaging, hands-on farm-based curriculum tailored to the specific needs of students with SEN, including those with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.

  • Experiential Learning: Using the farm environment as a therapeutic and educational tool to teach vocational skills, animal care, horticulture, and cross-curricular subjects.

  • Individualised Support: Working with small groups and individual students, you will foster a nurturing, trauma-informed environment that helps them build confidence, resilience, and a positive relationship with learning.

  • Collaboration: You will work closely with our multi-disciplinary team, including pastoral staff, therapists, and external agencies, to ensure a holistic approach to student well-being and progress.

What We're Looking For ✨

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Qualified: A qualified teacher (QTS) - (desirable not essential) with proven experience in an alternative provision or SEN setting.

  • Specialist: Knowledgeable about a range of Special Educational Needs and disabilities, with a focus on delivering a differentiated curriculum.

  • Practical: Experienced in farm work, animal husbandry, or horticulture and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

  • Resilient: An adaptable and patient professional who is a strong communicator and can manage challenging situations with empathy and a calm approach.

  • Committed: A passionate advocate for young people who may have become disengaged from mainstream education, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols.

Why Join Our Alternative Provision? 🤝

  • Purposeful Work: Make a profound impact on the lives of young people by providing a positive and therapeutic learning experience.

  • Unique Setting: Work in an innovative and inspiring environment that prioritises practical, hands-on education.

  • Supportive Team: Join a dedicated and collaborative team that shares a common goal of helping every student succeed.

To apply for this unique SEN Farm Teacher position starting September 2025, please submit your CV and a detailed cover letter highlighting your experience and passion for this role (Click apply or email rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com).