Teacher of SEND

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council seeks a passionate Teacher for Brackenfield SEND School in East Midlands. The candidate will assist a motivated team in supporting children with profound and complex needs, ages 3-19. This role emphasizes building relationships with students and maintaining high classroom standards.

Ideal applicants will have knowledge of specialist education practices. The position entails a Disclosure and Barring Service check to safeguard children. Interested candidates are encouraged to connect with the Executive Headteacher.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children with profound and complex needs.
• Commitment to high standards in education.
• Understanding of issues relating to complex special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with Teaching Team and support staff to meet children’s needs.
• Build excellent relationships with children.
• Promote high standards in the classroom.

Skills

Knowledge of specialist education

Understanding of early childhood development

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Closing date

04 October 2026

Brackenfield is a successful and expanding special school in the South of Derbyshire. The Executive Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher to join our established, experienced team. The successful candidate will work with our Teaching Team, including Specialist teaching and Learning Assistants and Learning support Assistants, our Leadership Team and our extended support team to meet the needs of our children with profound and multiple, severe and complex needs.

We are a school for children with complex learning and communication needs ranging from 3-19yrs. Brackenfield is a research based school and we work with external partners to ensure that our approaches reflect best practice in preparing young people with complex needs for adulthood.

We are looking for someone to join our highly skilled team, who can build excellent relationships with our children and is committed to high standards in the classroom as part of a highly motivated and hardworking team. You should have knowledge and understanding of specialist education and early childhood development. Successful applicants will need an understanding of the issues and support strategies relating to children with complex special educational needs.

Applicants are encouraged to come and meet the Executive Headteacher and Head of Site and have a tour of the school (please see contact below).

Brackenfield SEND School is committed to the safeguarding of all children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Brackenfield SEND School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, preventing unlawful discrimination in all of its activities and to valuing diversity.

If you would like more information please contact [e-mail]

Pre Interviews

09 October 2026

Face to Face interviews

13 October 2026