Lead Practitioner & Cognition & Learning

Teaching Vacancies; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education school in Shrewsbury is looking for a passionate Lead Practitioner to support pupils aged 9-16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves providing high-quality educational support, collaborating with families, and celebrating the achievements of students. The school emphasizes personal development and offers excellent resources, ensuring a nurturing environment for both pupils and staff. Interested candidates should reach out for informal discussions or visits.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Excellent professional learning support

Funded counselling and medical support

Qualifications

• Skilled and enthusiastic practitioner in special education.
• Experience working with pupils aged 9-16 with SEMH needs.
• Ability to design individualized curriculum packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support for pupils with special needs.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to promote well-being.
• Celebrate success and encourage life skill development.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Ability to support emotional wellbeing

Experience with SEMH and cognition needs

Collaboration skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Lead Practitioner to join our team and provide high-quality support for pupils aged 9-16 with SEMH and cognition and learning needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to pupils’ academic progress and emotional wellbeing while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

If this sounds interesting, contact us for an informal chat or better still can come and visit school, meet the staff and pupils, and learn more about the fantastic career opportunities we can offer.

Interested? – email [e-mail] or call 01939 232372 to start the conversation.

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent resources and facilities
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support
• As a school in the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 10 schools.

Further details about the role

Come and make a difference to the life chances of our young people.

Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are proud of the high expectations and aspirations we set for every child and young person, providing an inspiring environment where everyone can learn and achieve.

We provide ambitious and exciting opportunities through well-designed and individualised curriculum packages.

You will be part of a highly effective, supportive team who readily share best practice amongst the team.

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with individual children, young people and their parents. You will find each day rewarding, making the difference, and providing support and nurture for children and parents alike.

You will join us in celebrating success and encouraging all our young people to develop broader life skills, investing in them as a whole child.

We are incredibly proud of the achievements of all our pupils and trust that you will feel the same as we work together to ensure the successful future for them.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.