SEND Teacher

Keys Children; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme – £500 referral

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales

Employee wellbeing app & discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Sunny Hill School, Keys Education is opening a PMLD setting in Dudley and welcomes applications from dedicated teachers to plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching for pupils with complex needs. From September 2026 we aim to increase student intake, and we seek staff who can shape the next phase of our journey with strategic clarity and energy.

We support students with learning difficulties affecting communication and daily life, and we require a committed educator with QTS/QTLS and

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS is required.
• Commitment to supporting students with SEND and PMLD/SLD.
• Ability to create a safe, nurturing environment for learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised learning for pupils with communication differences and complex needs.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to support progress.
• Set high expectations to inspire and challenge pupils.
• Lead Teaching Assistants and provide clear guidance.
• Share good practice across the school.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

SEND/PMLD experience

Team leadership

Collaboration with families

Job description

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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.

At Sunny Hill School

We are delighted to welcome you to Sunny Hill School, Keys will shortly be opening this setting as a PMLD School. We are a small school which effectively supports children through their educational journey . We are seeking staff members that are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking team where we can shape the next phase of our journey and bring strategic clarity, energy and vision to our school.

We support a vast array of students who have learning difficulties which affect their learning, communication and daily life. We are committed to ensuring that all students learn and are engaged in the appropriate programme of study, which allows them to successfully engage with education and to achieve their very best outcomes.

From September 2026, we are aiming to increase student intake numbers!

Key Responsibilities

• The role focuses on planning and delivering personalised learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of pupils with communication differences, sensory processing needs, and complex and severe learning needs


• Help students develop confidence, independence and encourage them to learn, adapting teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils


• collaborative working with families and professionals to support children's progress


• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
  
• Lead a team and provide clear guidance to Teaching Assistants


• Help to disseminate good practice across the school.

Requirements

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND and PMLD


• Create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel understood and empowered to explore, communicate and thrive


• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND and/or PMLD/SLD unit/provision


• QTS/QTLS is a requirement

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme


• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group 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 anEqual Opportunities Employerand 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.

School toursare 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.