260723B Secondary SEND Teacher

Are you a caring and compassionate person, with a passion for working with neurodiverse young people? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to be part of a team which makes a difference?

If so, Reach South Academy Trust wants to hear from you!

Post:
Secondary SEND Teacher

Location:

GAIL, Wheat ridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5DF

FTE Salary Range: MPS 1 - UPS 3 + SEN Min; £32,916 - £51,047 + £2,787

Contract Type:
Permanent, full time

Contract

Hours:

32.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

To Find out more about the school please use the following link to view our Applicant Pack - GAIL Applicant Pack

GAIL (Gloucestershire Academy for Inspiration Learners) is a day specialist provider of education in Gloucester for children and young people aged from 5 to 16 years who have a MALD profile.

We are a new school which is opening in January 2027 which will have 80 pupils upon opening in years 1-8 and expanding to 200 pupils by September 2028. At GAIL Academy, we are committed to helping every pupil SHINE. By providing highly personalised learning, strong relationships and a supportive culture, we enable children and young people with Moderate and Additional Learning Difficulties to develop the knowledge, skills and independence they need to thrive now and in the future.

We believe every pupil deserves the opportunity to flourish, celebrate success and achieve exceptional outcomes

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated Secondary SEND Teacher to join our growing team at GAIL Academy, a specialist school supporting pupils with Moderate and Additional Learning Difficulties (MALD). GAIL provides an inclusive, nurturing and aspirational learning environment where every pupil is supported to flourish, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

As a class teacher, you will take responsibility for leading and developing your class group, delivering a broad, engaging and personalised curriculum across all subject areas. Depending on the needs of your pupils, you will teach within our Developer, Voyager or Adventurer pathways, adapting learning to meet a wide range of communication, cognition, sensory and developmental needs. Our pathways are designed to support pupils at different stages of learning, from those requiring a highly personalised, semi-formal curriculum to those accessing a curriculum aligned to the National Curriculum with a strong focus on communication, independence and preparation for life beyond school.

You will work closely with families, therapists and other professionals to ensure that every pupil's individual needs are met. Using personalised learning plans and EHCP outcomes, you will create a safe, structured and engaging classroom environment that promotes communication, personal development, confidence, resilience and positive wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusive education, committed to delivering outstanding teaching for children with SEND, and able to inspire pupils through creative, practical and meaningful learning experiences. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin your SEND career or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge, GAIL Academy offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people and their families.

Be a passionate and reflective teacher with a strong commitment to inclusive education and achieving the very best outcomes for pupils with Moderate and Additional Learning Difficulties (MALD).

Have the ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet a range of learning, communication and sensory needs, ensuring all pupils can access the curriculum and make progress.

Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and create a nurturing, structured environment that promotes independence, confidence, wellbeing and positive behaviour for learning.

Work collaboratively with families, pupil coaches, therapists and external professionals to deliver personalised provision and support pupils to achieve their EHCP outcomes and individual learning goals

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