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Specialist Teacher

Specialist Teacher

Lincolnshire County Council
locationWest Lindsey
remoteHybrid
ExpiresExpires: Expiring in less than 2 weeks
Teaching
Full time

Job Introduction

Specialist Teacher (Specialist Teaching Team)

Countywide Lincolnshire | Full-Time or Part-Time | From January 2027 (or sooner if possible)

We have one permanent position available and one two year fixed term position.

Are you a passionate and experienced teacher looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

We are seeking highly motivated Specialist Teachers to join our dedicated team. Working across Lincolnshire, you will play a key role in providing specialist teaching assessments for children and young people with a range of SEND needs, helping to ensure they receive the support and provision they require to thrive.

About the Role

This is a countywide position; however, the majority of assessments are expected to take place within the Lincoln, Boston/South Holland and East Lindsey areas.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time working arrangements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Undertaking specialist teaching assessments for children and young people with SEND.
  • Producing high-quality assessment reports and recommendations.
  • Working collaboratively with families, schools and a range of professionals.
  • Managing workloads effectively and working within statutory timescales.
  • Contributing to positive outcomes for children and young people across Lincolnshire.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (essential).
  • Experience of working with children and young people with SEND.
  • Strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet statutory deadlines.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

  • An accredited Level 7 qualification relevant to the assessment of children and young people with specific learning differences/difficulties or currently studying towards such a qualification
  • A current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).

What We Offer

  • Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
  • A generous mileage allowance of 55p per mile.
  • Consideration of travel times and efforts made to minimise travel where possible.
  • Full induction and comprehensive ongoing professional support.
  • The opportunity to work within a skilled and supportive team making a meaningful impact on children's lives.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Interested?

For further information please contact the Specialist Teaching Team Lead Teacher, Barbara Goddard on 07584159590 or email: Barbara.goddard@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Interviews will be held on 15th and 16th October.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council 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.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

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