ALN Teacher

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- Caerphilly

Humanities MAT Cover for 12-months, and Vocational Studies Full-Time permanent

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Caerphilly

Closing Date:

29/11/2026

Job Category:

Education

Region:

Caerphilly (Caerffili)

Business Area:

Education

ALN Teacher
- Mynydd Haf School, Ty Ysgol Newport Road, Trethomas , Caerphilly, South Wales, CF83 8BY

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Teacher will model professional integrity and the EPIC values, work collaboratively within the school community, and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.

Mynydd Haf School provides high-quality learning experiences within a small, focused nurturing environment to secondary school aged children who have an IDP/ALN Statement and have ADHD and/or express behaviours that are challenging or inappropriate in a community setting. Class sizes are small. The staff to student ratio is usually 2:4 in all classes.

What we are most proud of… Pupils, Staff, Visitors, LEAs, Estyn, professional partners, parents, carers… everyone comments positively on our close school community where we care about each other and support all pupils to keep themselves and their friends / peers safe.

• Deliver and plan lessons while supporting the curriculum; adhering to Keys and Ofsted requirements for national education
• This role is open for two teachers, specialisms within
  
  Humanities (12-month MAT cover) and Vocational Studies
• Providing professional learning and development for all pupils through establishing personalised learning routes
• Help and support individual pupils as required and encouraging them to research topics themselves
• Keep a register of pupils' attendance, set assignments and homework, mark pupils work, record completion, write progress reports and carry out continuous assessment

• A committed and passionate view of students with ALN
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• QTS/QTLS is a requirement
• Registration on EWC is a requirement for teaching roles at Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search (EWC) will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.