SEND Teacher

Keys Children; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension

Referral bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education in Cannock is seeking a SEND Teacher for Great Oaks College to plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons for pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The role focuses on safeguarding, collaboration with staff, and promoting engaging, GCSE-aligned learning.

The successful candidate will hold QTS or QTLS, have SEND experience, and be committed to personalised learning routes; the college offers a broad curriculum and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering lessons for pupils with SEND
• Able to plan inclusive lessons up to GCSE level
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional conduct

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons up to GCSE level
• Provide professional learning and development through personalised learning routes
• Create engaging lessons and explain complex concepts with experiments
• Encourage curiosity and respect for the natural world
• Work collaboratively within the school community

Skills

Biology teaching

Physics teaching

Chemistry teaching

SEND experience

QTS/QTLS

GCSE planning

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

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SEND Teacher - Great Oaks College, Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0LG

Purpose of Role

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Teacher will model professional integrity and the EPIC values, work collaboratively within the school community, and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.

We are a small independent school who support students which may have previously experienced difficulties accessing in their education We are committed to ensuring that all students learn and are engaged in the appropriate programme of study, which allows them to successfully re-engage with education and to achieve their very best outcomes.

We offer a very broad and balanced curriculum that enables pupils to undertake examinations and gain qualifications including GCSE’s, BTECs and functional skills, we also have access to a wide range of adventurous subjects which include water sports, mountain biking, archery, horse-riding etc.

Key Responsibilities

• This role is open to specialists withing Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Other teaching skills would be advantageous; Maths, English, and/or PSHE
• Delivering and planninglessons up to GCSE level
• Providing professional learning and development for all pupils through establishing personalised learning routes
• Creating engaging lessons, explain complex concepts simply, and enrich classroom time by using experiments
• Science Teachers encourage students to be curious and to have respect for the natural world

Requirements

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• QTS/QTLS is a requirement

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support .

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.