Qualified SEND Specialist Teacher - The NEST

Matchborough First School Academy, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0GD

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2027 or sooner

• Closing date

  4 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS - UPS + SEN Allowance

Qualified SEND Specialist Teacher - The NEST job summary

We are looking for an experienced teacher with the expertise, warmth and ambition to help children with complex communication and developmental needs thrive.

The NEST is Matchborough First School’s specialist Speech, Language and Communication/Cognition & Learning provision for up to 10 pupils from Reception to Year 4. It is designed for children with Education, Health and Care Plans who need significantly more than enhanced mainstream provision, including pupils who are pre-verbal or minimally verbal and pupils with significant receptive and expressive language needs, low cognition, global developmental delay, sensory differences and learning well below age-related expectations.

We are seeking an experienced, qualified teacher to lead high-quality teaching and learning in this highly personalised provision. The successful candidate will understand that communication is the foundation for learning, belonging and independence. Visual structure, pictures, symbols, objects of reference, signing and appropriate low- or high-tech augmentative and alternative communication will be embedded throughout the day, not used as occasional interventions.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the school office to arrange an informal discussion and/or visit to the school, please email office@matchborough.crst.org.uk.

To apply please complete an application through My New Term no later than 12pm on Friday 4th December 2026.

We reserve the right to conclude the campaign ahead of schedule in the event of a high volume of applications

We also encourage applicants to visit our School Website and the Central Region Schools Trust website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Central Region Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our stringent recruitment process, all applicants undergo thorough child protection
screening, encompassing checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure, in strict
alignment with the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines, which also includes an online
search for all shortlisted candidates.

Full statement is on the recruitment pack

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Matchborough First School Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 335 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Matchborough First School Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matchborough-first-school-academy

At Matchborough First School Academy we are committed to providing a welcoming atmosphere where staff and children work together to create a happy, safe, caring and stimulating learning environment in partnership with parents, carers, governors and the local community.

We strive to develop a culture of excellence in which the whole school community is encouraged to reach its full potential and all members take responsibility for themselves, others and their environment.

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