Primary Teacher - PMLD Specialist School

Simply Education Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education is assisting a brand-new PMLD specialist school in Derby to recruit a Primary Teacher for their founding team. The school supports pupils aged 7 to 16 with profound and multiple learning difficulties using a primary-based curriculum.

This role is full-time with an April start, ideal for a primary-trained teacher who is passionate about SEND and dedicated to creating a calm, nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Primary.
• Experience with SEND, PMLD or complex needs is desirable.
• Patient, flexible and child-centred approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Satisfactory professional references.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a highly adapted primary curriculum to pupils with complex learning needs.
• Creating a calm, nurturing and engaging learning environment.
• Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists and families.
• Supporting pupils with communication, physical and medical needs.

Skills

Patient, flexible approach

Child-centred

SEND/PMLD awareness

Education

QTS - Primary

Job description

Primary Teacher - PMLD Specialist School

Derby

Full-time | April Start

Simply Education is working closely with a brand-new PMLD specialist school in Derby, opening this April, to appoint a Primary Teacher to join their founding team.

The school will support pupils aged 7 to 16 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). While pupils are secondary-aged, learning is delivered through a primary-based curriculum, making this role ideal for a primary-trained teacher with a passion for SEND.

About the role

• Teaching a highly adapted primary curriculum to pupils with complex learning needs
• Creating a calm, nurturing and engaging learning environment
• Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists and families
• Supporting pupils with communication, physical and medical needsWhat we're looking for

What we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Primary
• Experience working with SEND, PMLD or complex needs (desirable, not essential)
• A patient, flexible and child-centred approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Satisfactory professional references

Why work with Simply Education?

• A dedicated SEND specialist consultant who understands your experience and preferences
• Honest advice and clear communication throughout the recruitment process
• Opportunities within high-quality specialist provisions
• Ongoing support before and after placement

Why join this school?

• Be part of a new specialist provision from the very beginning
• Small class sizes and a strong focus on individual progress
• A collaborative and supportive staff teamSafeguarding statement

Safeguarding statement

Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.