PMLD Class Teacher — Sensory-led, Collaborative Advocate

Shorefields; Benfleet; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke employee assistance program

Onsite parking

CPD opportunities

Tea and coffee

Onsite gym

Job summary

Glenwood School in England seeks a skilled PMLD Class Teacher to join our team, delivering sensory-led, personalised teaching and supporting learners with complex needs. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists to provide holistic support and celebrate small but meaningful progress.

The role welcomes both newly qualified and experienced teachers, with ongoing professional development and mentoring to enhance practice and learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive, sensory-rich, and personalised teaching.
• Lead the class team with a focus on creativity, curiosity, and communication.
• Model high-quality practice and promote ambitious expectations.
• Ensure planning is fully individualised and adapt approaches as needed.
• Use insights from families, therapists, evidence, and observation to inform teaching.
• Contribute effectively to Annual Reviews and strengthen family partnerships.
• Work with therapists and health professionals to deliver integrated support.
• Record progress accurately and respectfully for learners with PMLD.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive class-team culture.
• Contribute to staff and trainee induction and development.
• Lead by example and recognise the strengths of team members.
• Participate fully in appraisal and professional learning.
• Explore and apply innovative approaches to PMLD pedagogy.
• Offer ideas that enhance learner experiences and whole-school practice.
• Promote creativity, curiosity, and ambitious learning for all.
• Uphold health, safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Contribute to reporting on learner progress and school performance.
• Work in partnership with families to maintain a shared understanding of each learner's journey.
• Build positive relationships with therapists and external partners.
• Attend and lead meetings as required to support learner outcomes.

Job description

Glenwood School in England seeks a skilled PMLD Class Teacher to join our team, delivering sensory-led, personalised teaching and supporting learners with complex needs. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists to provide holistic support and celebrate small but meaningful progress.

The role welcomes both newly qualified and experienced teachers, with ongoing professional development and mentoring to enhance practice and learner outcomes.