SEND Teacher - MLD Centre Manager
Furzefield Primary Academy, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3PA28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main range - Fringe (unless employed as an unqualified teacher) / Upper range. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Dependent on candidate experience.
Additional allowances
SEND allowance £2,787 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspirational teacher looking to make a genuine difference for pupils with SEND? Furzefield Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated MLD Centre Teacher to lead our thriving specialist provision on a full time basis. If you are keen to help children with moderate learning difficulties (MLD) reach their full potential in a supportive, inclusive setting, this could be the perfect role for you.
The Role
Working as the MLD centre manager of our specialist provision, you will:
As MLD centre manager:
Work closely with the SENCO to ensure the teaching practice, learning support, learning environment and resources for the MLD centre are of a high standard and conducive to excellent pupil progress.
Ensure LEO policy and practice is embedded within the specialist centre.
Lead regular team meetings, foster a collaborative working environment, and support team wellbeing.
Support with the implementation of assessment systems to track academic and holistic progress, using this data to report to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Work closely with the Local Authority (SEN caseworkers) regarding admissions, consultations, funding, and pupil placements.
Strategically plan and manage the logistics of inclusion timetables, ensuring pupils seamlessly transition between the specialist centre and mainstream classes.
Advocate for the needs of pupils with MLD across the wider school, ensuring the centre's pupils are fully included in whole-school events, assemblies, and trips.
Oversee the intake of new pupils into the centre and support in the management of transition processes for pupils moving on to secondary education or other provisions.
Work closely with the SENCO to ensure the teaching practice, learning support, learning environment and resources for the MLD centre are of a high standard and conducive to excellent pupil progress.
As an MLD Centre Teacher
Deliver high-quality, adaptive teaching tailored to the complex sensory and communication needs of our pupils, ensuring Maths, English, and the wider curriculum are accessible and engaging.
Maintain a structured, calm learning environment where children feel secure and motivated to learn.
Work collaboratively with relevant others such as LEO Inclusion staff, Teaching Assistants, Teachers and external therapists to implement individual EHCP goals.
Assist in providing a personalised curriculum with learning divided between the specialist centre and mainstream classroom learning.
Allow learners to access a national curriculum modified to meet the needs of the individual.
Provide a curriculum based on the whole needs of the pupil with effective communication and promoting independence as key principles, emphasising language enrichment.
Meet pupils’ individual sensory needs with the advice of an occupational therapist.
Teach play, leisure and social skills effectively.
Prepare pupils for secondary education through development of independence and life skills.
Work closely with therapists and other specialists to support pupils in achieving individual targets.
Build strong, empathetic relationships with parents and carers to ensure a consistent, supportive approach.
Contribute to the vibrant wider life of the academy and the Trust.
What You Will Bring
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
Proven experience in / ability to demonstrate a deep interest and understanding of:
SEND pedagogy, teaching and learning;
working with children with moderate learning difficulties and social communication difficulties.
A resilient, patient, and creative approach to classroom management, whilst keeping a focus on positive behaviour support.
A desire to engage in continuous professional development and be part of a forward-thinking team
What the school offers its staff
Why choose LEO Academy Trust?
LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in-house CPD, working with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face-to-face workshops.
We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge.
We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.
We place a huge emphasis on the wellbeing of our staff. You can find out more about our comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits on our intranet.
The Small Print
We are dedicated to keeping our children safe. As part of our strict pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate and a barred list check. We will rigorously verify your identity, professional qualifications, and your right to work in the UK, alongside carrying out overseas checks where applicable. We will also check references and require that any gaps in your employment history are fully explained. Please note that as part of our standard due diligence, we will carry out online searches (including social media) for all shortlisted candidates.
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant guide on our website.
Other Information
All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role by describing your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all criteria by providing evidence/ examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.
Reasonable Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.
Apply early: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Furzefield Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 472 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Furzefield Primary Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8066 7130
Arranging a visit to Furzefield Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk.
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