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  • Start date details

    2nd June 2025

  • Closing date

    21 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    19 March 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Special Needs

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

Competitive plus SEN Point

SEN Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

About this Role

The Redway School is an all-through (2-19) Local Authority maintained special school in Milton Keynes. We cater for 181 pupils whose primary needs are S/PMLD, pupils may also have complex and enduring health needs. We also cater for a small group of pupils with ASC. Our curriculum has been carefully and meticulously created to meet the specific needs of our pupils; skilfully adapted from the National Curriculum, it both stimulates and challenges. The Redway Curriculum in its entirety can be found on our website: https://theredway.net/key-stage-1-to-5-curriculum/

We are looking for a Teacher to cover maternity leave, who is able to think creatively with a flair for inclusivity and accessibility. Many of our pupils have complex physical needs and are wheelchair users so the ability to embrace a creative approach is essential to us. It is unique, varied and demands vision and creativity; it also brings with it a joy that cannot be matched. If you want to make a difference, are highly motivated, and ready to be inspired and inspire others, please get in touch. Our friendly, supportive and child-centred team look forward to receiving your application.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We can offer you:

A highly competitive salary

A warm, supportive and positive learning and working environment

The opportunity to be part of a team where skills, enthusiasm and a desire to succeed and embrace innovation will be recognised

The opportunity to play an active part in the school’s development

We are looking for someone who is:

Able to inspire and motivate children

Creative, innovative, passionate and ready to embrace new skills

Committed to inclusivity and accessibility for all

A committed team player who demonstrates resilience

Organised and has highly developed communication skills

Dedicated to the welfare, safeguarding and well-being of every child



The Redway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to Safer Recruitment and an Enhanced DBS with Barring Check is required for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

Milton Keynes City Council is committed to making sure that everyone living in Milton Keynes is safe and protected and that our specific statutory responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults are effectively met.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Redway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check along with further vetting checks including references will be taken. The school may also carry out an online search including social media.

Applying for the job

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

CVs are not accepted.

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About The Redway School

School type
Special school, ages 2 to 19
School size
179 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
Ofsted report
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Redway is an extra special school within Milton Keynes

The Redway School is maintained by Milton Keynes LA (Local Authority) catering for children between the ages of 2 – 19 with a wide range of learning difficulties, including complex medical conditions, profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and those with an autistic spectrum condition.

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