SEN Teacher

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Derby, Derbyshire Contract Type:
Permanent

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Full Time Salary: M1 - UPS3, £34,069 - £52,835

Posted: 22nd September 2026

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As Soon As Possible Expires: 6th October 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

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We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and committed Teacher to join our dedicated team.

Our school supports children and young people with learning difficulties and additional needs, providing a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about SEND education and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of our pupils.
** We welcome applications from:
*** Qualified Teachers with QTS
* Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
* Unqualified Teachers with relevant experience, passion and commitment to SEND education
** The ideal candidate will:
*** Be passionate about supporting pupils with learning difficulties and additional needs
* Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Be patient, adaptable and resilient
* Be committed to creating engaging, inclusive and personalised learning experiences
* Have high expectations of all pupils and a commitment to their progress and development
* Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Be enthusiastic about developing their own practice and contributing to the wider school community

St Andrew's is a day special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties and ASD aged 11
-19 years. Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world.

Please note, St Andrew's Academy is a school that is based over two sites. During your employment at our school, you may be asked to work at either site, but any moves would be discussed with yourself prior.

Our main site is based at St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby, DE21 4EW
and most students on site are in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with a small number of students who are aged 16-19.Our FE (Further Education) Campus is based at 66 Whitaker Road, Derby, DE23 6AR
. All students here are aged 16-19 and this site is based close to the city centre.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Ourvalues
- ** opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***"Opening doors to the world through the power of learning."
*** We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice,…