ALN Teacher

Keys Children; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme – £500 referral

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training & qualifications

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is seeking an ALN-focused teacher for a 12-month MAT cover at Mynydd Haf School, Caerphilly. The role requires planning high-quality lessons for pupils with ALN/ADHD in a small, nurturing environment and delivering inclusive teaching.

You will join a dedicated team delivering tailored learning routes, maintain student records, and contribute to safeguarding and staff collaboration within the school community. Registration on EWC and QTS/QTLS are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching pupils with ALN/IDP and challenging behaviours.
• QTS/QTLS is required for teaching roles at Keys.
• Registration on EWC is required for teaching roles at Keys.
• Commitment and passion for students with ALN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and plan lessons while supporting the curriculum; adhering to Keys and Ofsted requirements.
• This role is open for two teachers, with specialisms in Humanities and Vocational Studies.
• Provide professional learning and development for pupils through personalised routes.
• Support individual pupils and encourage independent research on topics.
• Maintain attendance registers, set and mark assignments, and write progress reports.

Skills

ALN support

Lesson planning

Behaviour management

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

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Humanities MAT Cover for 12-months, and Vocational Studies Full-Time permanent

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Caerphilly

Closing Date:

29/11/2026

Job Category:

Education

Region:

Caerphilly (Caerffili)

Business Area:

Education

Package Description

ALN Teacher - Mynydd Haf School, Ty Ysgol Newport Road, Trethomas , Caerphilly, South Wales, CF83 8BY

Purpose of Role

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Teacher will model professional integrity and the EPIC values, work collaboratively within the school community, and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.

Mynydd Haf School provides high-quality learning experiences within a small, focused nurturing environment to secondary school aged children who have an IDP/ALN Statement and have ADHD and/or express behaviours that are challenging or inappropriate in a community setting. Class sizes are small. The staff to student ratio is usually 2:4 in all classes.

What we are most proud of… Pupils, Staff, Visitors, LEAs, Estyn, professional partners, parents, carers… everyone comments positively on our close school community where we care about each other and support all pupils to keep themselves and their friends / peers safe.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and plan lessons while supporting the curriculum; adhering to Keys and Ofsted requirements for national education
• This role is open for two teachers, specialisms withinHumanities (12-month MAT cover) and Vocational Studies
• Providing professional learning and development for all pupils through establishing personalised learning routes
• Help and support individual pupils as required and encouraging them to research topics themselves
• Keep a register of pupils' attendance, set assignments and homework, mark pupils work, record completion, write progress reports and carry out continuous assessment

Requirements

• A committed and passionate view of students with ALN
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• QTS/QTLS is a requirement
• Registration on EWC is a requirement for teaching roles at Keys

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search (EWC) will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.