Specialist Teacher of SEND

Teach Midlands; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Parker Academy in Daventry is seeking an enthusiastic Specialist SEND Teacher to join Parker Plus, a nurturing, primary-style provision for pupils with SEND. The role is part-time (0.6) with typical hours 8:00am–4:00pm, Fridays variable, and a focus on high-quality, inclusive teaching tailored to individual learning needs.

Quas: QTS or recognised equivalent, degree in subject specialist, and experience in SEND or primary settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (or recognised equivalent)
• Experience delivering SEND-focused support in a classroom setting
• Strong classroom management and inclusive teaching approaches

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons for pupils with SEND
• Set high expectations for all students and manage behaviour and attendance
• Collaborate with pastoral, SEND and safeguarding teams to remove barriers to learning
• Contribute to curriculum development and evaluation
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs and abilities

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Education

Degree in subject specialism

Job description

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.

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 ofachievement, 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:

• 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

Location Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 0QF, UK

Subject SEN

ContractType Permanent

Job Type part-time

Closing Date 19.10.2026