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Teacher of SEND
Brackenfield Special School, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG10 4DA11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time, Mon: 08:30-15:20,Tues: 08:30 - 15:15, Wed: 0:25 - 16:30, Thur: 08:30 - 15:15, Fri: 08:30 - 15:05
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale – Upper Pay Threshold
Additional allowances
1 SEN point
What skills and experience we're looking for
Duties and responsibilities of the post:
Teaching and Learning
Lead and manage a class team
Identifyand adopt the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with a range of complex SEN
Monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with SEN
Plan and deliver effective sequences of lessons and generatemedium and long termplans to support this
Identifyand teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to work independently
Identifyand teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to communicate
Identifyand teach skills that will develop pupils' social independence
Lead a subject(s) oridentifiedarea within the School Improvement Plan and ensure progress is at least Good.
Report progress to relevant stakeholders
Behaviour and Safety
Lead the class team in responding to behaviour policies,protocolsand plans and with regards to individual students
Establish a safe,purposefuland stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutualrespectandestablisha framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise,sanctionsand rewards consistently and fairly
Manage the class effectively, using approaches which areappropriate topupils’ needsin order toinspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Maintain good relationships with pupils, exerciseappropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
Be a positive role model anddemonstrateconsistently the positive attitudes,valuesand behaviour, which are expected of pupils
Havehigh expectationsof behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners
Carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the currentSchool Teachers’ Pay and ConditionsDocument
Be responsible forpromoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures
Be responsible forwriting and updating personal risk assessment for pupils within the class
Work in line withschoolsattachment best practise model
Team Working and Collaboration
Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners,curriculumor organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies
Work as a team member andidentifyopportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them
Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil
Take part asrequiredin the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum,organisationand pastoral functions of the school
Recording and Assessment
Accurately access pupil progress
Set effective and detailed targets for raising achievement among pupils within class group
Collect and interpret specialist assessment data
Complete quality annotation and/or marking to supportaccurateassessment
Update the SLT on the impact of the curriculum on pupil progress
Cross moderate work with subject leads and the other Primary Teachers
Have a firm understanding of complex learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among pupils
Attend meetings and consultation evenings and keep parents informed about their child's progress
Standards and Quality Assurance
Support the aims and ethos of the school
Set a good example in terms of dress,punctualityand attendance
Attend andparticipatein open evenings and school events
Uphold the school's Behaviour management policy
Participate in staff training and development
Attend team and staff meetings
Develop links with Governors,LEAsand neighbouring schools
Other Duties and Responsibilities
An area of responsibility asdesignatedby theHeadteacher e.g. EVC, SCITT, FOBs, ISA etc
Other duties that the Headteacher may from time to time ask the post-holder to perform and which fall into fall intoschool teachersterms and conditions
What the school offers its staff
Brackenfield is a successful and expanding special school in the South of Derbyshire. TheExecutiveHeadteacherand Governors are looking to appointapassionate and committedTeacherto join our established, experienced team.The successful candidatewill workwith ourTeachingTeam, including Specilaist teaching and Learning Assistants and Learning support Assistants, our Leadership Team andour extended support teamtomeet 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 tohigh standardsin 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 theExecutiveHeadteacher andHead of Siteand have a tour of the school (please see contact below).
BrackenfieldSENDSchool 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 contactrecruitment@brackenfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Brackenfield 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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Brackenfield Special School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 18
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brackenfield Special School website
- Email address
- mtopliss@brackenfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 973 3710
Brackenfield is an oversubscribed South Derbyshire special school for children from 3-16 years old. Over the last 4 years we have streamlined our offer to become a specialist school for pupils with communication and comprehension difficulties and we have a growing population of children with complex physical needs. All our pupils are significantly cognitively impaired operating developmentally between 0 – 6 years of age.
Arranging a visit to Brackenfield Special School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mtopliss@brackenfield.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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