SEND Primary Teacher

Ross Gazette; Leigh; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Primary SEND Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, focusing on empowering students with diverse needs. As part of a pioneering 4-Day Working Week trial, you'll enjoy a better work-life balance while making a significant impact on students' lives. The ideal candidate will be innovative, resilient, and passionate about helping pupils reach their full potential. With a commitment to quality education and student welfare, this position promises both professional growth and personal satisfaction.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Access to mental health support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subject and PGCE or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching core Maths and English across a range of learners.

Responsibilities

• Creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs.
• Managing student timetables and updating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).

Skills

Teaching and learning across students (from age 7)

Core subject knowledge & experience

Planning & delivering lessons

Evidence-based student work assessment

Monitoring student progress with regular marking & feedback

Creative and confident teaching methods

Education

Degree in relevant subject

PGCE or equivalent

UK QTS (Fully qualified teachers only)

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job Title: SEND Primary Teacher

Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB

Salary: Up to £37,000.00 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Tuesday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Rest of Week 8.30am - 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Primary SEND Teacher to join our close-knit team at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

As a Primary SEND Teacher you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupils' achievement and ability to develop.

Quality is always top of our agenda, and we pride ourselves on the quality of what we do. We are looking for a SEN Teacher who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering pupils in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. You will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in relevant subject
• PGCE or equivalent
• UK QTS (Fully qualified teachers only - not suitable for ECTs)
• Experience teaching across a wide range of learners from early years through primary
• Experience teaching core Maths and English
• Supporting delivery of other curriculum areas

Skills & knowledge of:

• Teaching and learning across students (from age 7) working at EYFS, and up to KS2 levels
• Core subject knowledge & experience
• Planning & delivering lessons
• Evidence-based student work assessment
• Monitoring student progress with regular marking & feedback
• Creative and confident teaching methods

Other teaching duties:

• Managing student timetables and needs
• Drafting and updating Students' Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Attending EHCP annual reviews and providing progress reports
• Additional duties as requested by the head of school

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 5 to 16, catering for pupils with diverse needs in Lancashire, Manchester, and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for students, many of whom arrive with challenging views of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma-Informed School providing individualized curricula supported by our Class Teams, Pastoral Team, and Therapists.

We pride ourselves on guiding pupils positively, nurturing aspirations, and fostering academic and social progress. We help students build confidence and understanding of the wider community.

Part of Outcomes First Group, the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education, Acorn Education is committed to innovative, measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was recognized as a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks through Your Wellbeing Matters

Additional benefits via Vista platform include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance options
• Discounts in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Our focus on pupil outcomes means your role will positively impact lives daily.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

*You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. The 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.