Class Teacher

Tmet; Leicester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Generous PPA time

Job summary

Netherhall Mead Academy is seeking an exceptional SEN Teacher to join a warm, inclusive community focused on personalised education for pupils aged 4–19 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The role emphasizes high-quality teaching, strong family partnerships, and professional development opportunities.

We offer generous PPA time and a supportive network within TMET, inviting applicants who are child-centered and committed to ongoing improvement to apply.

Qualifications

• Delivers high-quality teaching and learning.
• Is passionate about inclusive, personalised education.
• Has high expectations for all learners.
• Supports pupils with complex needs (communication, sensory, physical).
• Builds strong relationships with families and professionals.
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning tailored to the individual needs of pupils.
• Support pupils with complex needs (communication, sensory, physical) to enable access to learning.
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals to support pupil progress.
• Demonstrate reflective practice, resilience and commitment to school improvement.
• Contribute to the school's inclusive and supportive culture.

Job description

EmployerNetherhall Mead AcademyLocationLeicester, LeicestershireContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeContract LengthPermanentSalaryMPS/UPS + SEN 1Posted3rd August 2026Start DateTo Be ConfirmedExpires14th September 2026 09:00 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateTo Be ConfirmedJob ID1563265Class Teacher - Permanent PostLocation: Netherhall Mead AcademyStarting date: To be confirmedSalary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance(The starting salary will be negotiated dependent on the experience of the successful candidate .)Netherhall Mead is a highly effective, well-resourced special school for pupils aged 4-19 years who have severe and profound multiple learning difficulties. We are part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET), a growing partnership of primary, secondary and special schools across the East Midlands, committed to ensuring every pupil achieves their very best. As part of TMET, we benefit from a strong educational network and high-quality professional development opportunities, because “together we make a positive difference”.At Netherhall Mead we are proud of our warm, inclusive community and are seeking to appoint an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our thriving school. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled practitioner who is child-centred and fully aligned with our school values.We are committed to enabling teachers to consistently deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences tailored to the individual needs of our pupils. We offer generous PPA time and strong professional development opportunities to support all staff.We are looking for someone who:Delivers high-quality teaching and learningIs passionate about inclusive, personalised educationHas high expectations for all learnersSupports pupils with complex needs (communication, sensory, physical)Builds strong relationships with families and professionalsIs reflective, resilient and committed to improvementECTs welcome to applyOur diverse community is highly valued by our families and staff, and we expect everyone to actively contribute to our strong, positive culture. If you feel you possess these qualities and would like to help shape the futures of our pupils within a progressive and supportive school, then everyone at Netherhall Mead would like to hear from you.Closing date: Friday, 2nd Oct 2026 at 9.00amInterview date: Wednesday, 14th Oct 2026Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement before application.Please note: This post has been re-advertised. Candidates who have been successful in progressing from the previous recruitment round have been contacted separately. Further applications from previously unsuccessful candidates will not be considered.Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018.