Rikama Education are working in partnership with a highly regarded SEN school in Canterbury to recruit a dedicated and nurturing teacher to join their team on a maternity cover contract beginning November 2025.

This school offers a warm, inclusive, and well-resourceful environment for pupils with a range of additional needs. With supportive leadership and a strong team ethos, Fantastic setting for teachers who are committed to helping every student achieve their full potential.

The Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to students with SEND or SEMH needs.
• Teach across a range of subjects, with specialise in Art or Maths particularly welcome.
• Adapt existing lesson plans to suit individual learners and maintain a dynamic, pupil-focused classroom.
• Make effective use of both classroom and outdoor learning spaces to enhance engagement and development.

Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Proven experience teaching students with special educational needs.
• A solid understanding of KS3 and KS4 curricula.
• A creative, nurturing, and adaptable teaching approach.
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting young people.
• The ability to commute to Canterbury or the surrounding area.

Why Work with Rikama Education?

• A specialist education consultancy with extensive experience supporting schools across Kent.
• A dedicated consultant to guide you through registration, compliance, and placement.
• Full support with CV writing, applications, and interview preparation.
• Transparent communication and a commitment to matching you with the right role.
• Competitive pay and a simple, reliable weekly payroll system.

If you’re an experienced SEN Teacher ready to make a difference in a supportive and forward-thinking school, we’d love to hear from you.

In the first instance please apply with an updated CV to the email posted with the advert.

Email : Tariqkanani@rikama-education.com
Direct Dial : 0203 800 1030

If you are happy in your current post; however, you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama Education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us who is successfully placed.