Teacher of SEND

Grace Academy Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - M9
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Point 1 ; TLR2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and talented Teacher of SEND to join our well-established SEND department. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusive education and will play a key role in delivering a range of subjects, particularly English and Maths, ensuring that students with a wide range of needs can access, engage with, and make strong progress within these essential areas of the curriculum. The post holder will be expected to participate in activities and initiatives across the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Teacher & support staff pension schemes Continuous Professional Development

(CPD)

Training School Alliance

Networking opportunities

Specsavers Eyecare Voucher

Flu vaccine

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash - Health Cash Plan:

• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel

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.

• Teach a range of subjects, including English and Maths, to a smaller group of KS3 students with complex needs, ensuring they can access, engage with, and make strong progress within these essential areas of the curriculum.
• Lead on specific statutory SEND processes, including coordinating EHCP reviews and ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Support the strategic development of SEND provision across the school in line with whole‑school priorities.
• Oversee targeted intervention programmes and monitor their impact on student outcomes.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to teaching and support staff on effective SEND strategies and inclusive practice within academic subjects and beyond.
• Contribute to the identification and assessment of students with additional needs, working closely with the SENDCo and external agencies.
• Lead on the development and implementation of personalised learning plans and provision maps.
• Monitor the progress, attainment, and wellbeing of identified SEND cohorts, ensuring timely and effective support.
• Support high‑quality communication with parents, carers, and external professionals regarding student needs and progress.
• Plan and deliver CPD focused on SEND, inclusive pedagogy, and effective approaches to supporting learners in core subjects.
• Champion a culture of inclusion across the school, promoting high expectations and positive outcomes for all learners with SEND.
• Contribute to the coordination and implementation of exam access arrangements, ensuring that eligible students receive appropriate dispensations and that all processes meet regulatory requirements.
• Work with Head of Departments and the Assistant Principal for SEND on the development of appropriate programmes of study, teaching materials, intervention pathways, and methods of teaching and assessment tailored to students with SEND.
• Teach students within the Academy, including small groups of learners with complex needs, and carry out any other associated duties reasonably assigned by the Principal.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and promote positive conduct in line with the Academy’s behaviour policies and systems.
• Promote equal opportunities across the Academy and support the implementation of the Academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring inclusive practice for all learners.
• Monitor the academic progress, engagement, and wellbeing of students with SEND, maintaining high expectations of work, behaviour, and personal development in accordance with Academy policies.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes within the SEND department.
• Encourage curriculum development that supports accessibility and inclusion, promote the effective use of resources, and help maintain a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
• Provide effective communication with parents, carers, external agencies, and other educational institutions to support the needs and progress of students with SEND.
• Contribute to regular departmental and whole‑school meetings, ensuring strong communication and collaboration within the SEND team and wider staff body.
• Contribute to materials published about the Academy, particularly those relating to SEND provision, inclusive practice, and support for learners with additional needs.

Commitment to safeguarding

Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEND Teacher Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.78 MB (opens in new tab)

About Grace Academy Darlaston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1068 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grace Academy Darlaston website
• Email address: GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01215683300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grace-academy-darlaston

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