Specialist Teacher of SEND

The Parker E-ACT Academy; Daventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

CPD and INSET opportunities

Job summary

The Parker E-ACT Academy seeks an enthusiastic Specialist SEND Teacher for our Parker Plus provision, which uses a primary-style approach to meet diverse SEND needs. This role welcomes applicants with primary or secondary experience and a passion for inclusive, high-quality teaching.

You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, support pupils to reach their full potential academically and socially, and work closely with SEND and safeguarding teams to remove barriers to learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (or recognised equivalent)
• Degree in subject specialism
• Secure knowledge of the subject specialism and relevant curriculum requirements
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to create an inclusive learning environment
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning needs and abilities
• Have experience teaching in a primary setting and a passion for supporting pupils with SEND

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons which engage, motivate and challenge students
• Set high expectations for all students and promote excellent standards of achievement, behaviour and attendance
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with differing abilities, backgrounds and learning needs
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum plans and schemes of learning
• Work collaboratively with pastoral, SEND and safeguarding teams to remove barriers to learning

Skills

QTS

Degree in subject

Subject knowledge

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Adapt teaching approaches

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in subject specialism

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Teacher of SEND

E-ACT Parker Academy | Work hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big

Discover what’s possible at The Parker Academy, a vibrant and ambitious 11-18 school at the heart of Daventry’s community.

At The Parker Academy, our attitude of “Work Hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big” inspires everything we do. We nurture a culture where effort is valued, humility is encouraged, and every young person is empowered to strive for greatness and pursue their aspirations without limits.

Driven by a renewed energy and commitment to rapid improvement, we are focused on accelerating progress and delivering the high-quality education our students deserve.

As part of the E-ACT family, we are committed to delivering an exceptional education that develops confident, compassionate, and aspirational future leaders.

Join us at The Parker Academy, where you won’t just be part of a school, you’ll be part of a movement to shape brighter futures, one student at a time. Bring your ambition, your passion, and your purpose. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things.

See why our school is a place to thrive: The Parker Academy

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Specialist SEND Teacher to join The Parker Academy, primarily based within our specialist Parker Plus provision. Parker Plus operates a nurturing, primary-style model of teaching and learning designed to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEND. As such, we welcome applications from teachers with experience in either primary or secondary settings, although experience of teaching within a primary environment or delivering a primary-style curriculum would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the diverse needs of pupils with SEND and be passionate about delivering high-quality, personalised teaching. They will be committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and nurturing environment where every pupil is empowered to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons which engage, motivate and challenge students
• Set high expectations for all students and promote excellent standards of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with differing abilities, backgrounds and learning needs
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum plans and schemes of learning
• Work collaboratively with pastoral, SEND and safeguarding teams to remove barriers to learning

Pay range:

• M1 - UPS3 £23,271.75 - £36,090.37 £(FTE: £34,069 - £52,835)
• Part time (0.6), 22.2 hours (Usual working hours are 8:00am-4:00pm, with Fridays being 8:00am-3:30pm, depending on your allocated working days.)
• Permanent.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (or recognised equivalent)
• Degree in subject specialism
• Secure knowledge of the subject specialism and relevant curriculum requirements
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to create a positive, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Have experience teaching in a primary setting and a passion for supporting pupils with SEND

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.