260916B SEND Teacher

Post: Teacher

Location: ACE WRAP Plymouth, 114 Beacon Park Road, North Prospect, Plymouth, PL2 2PH

FTE Salary Range: MPS1 - UPS3, £32,916 - £51,047 + SEN allowance Min £2,787

Actual Salary: £26,332 - £40,837 + £2,229

Contract Type: Fixed term maternity cover for 1 year, part time, term time only

Contract

Hours:

0.8 FTE,26 hours per week, Tuesday-Friday

For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

To see more about the school please see our applicant pack - ACE Schools Applicant Pack

Are you a passionate and resilient teacher who believes that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face?

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher to join our dedicated team, working with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, SEND and other barriers to learning. This is a rewarding opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is committed to raising achievement, promoting wellbeing and helping young people reach their full potential

As a Teacher, you will deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire learning, raise attainment and support pupils' personal development. You will create a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed learning environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Working closely with Heads of Department, Lead Teachers, Pastoral Teams and other professionals, you will play a key role in promoting positive outcomes for pupils through effective teaching, strong pastoral support and high expectations.

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning across your subject area.
• Plan and teach lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including those with complex SEND and SEMH needs.
• Monitor, assess and track pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies to maximise achievement.
• Use a range of assessment techniques to inform planning and support pupil development.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback that enables pupils to reflect, improve and succeed.
• Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that encourages independence and personal growth.
• Utilise technology effectively to enhance teaching and learning.

• Use trauma-informed approaches to behaviour management and relationship building.
• Foster a culture of mutual respect, safety and high expectations.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, self-esteem and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and external agencies to support pupil progress.
• Contribute to individual reviews, reports and multi‑agency meetings.

• Support the school's pastoral and safeguarding priorities.
• Monitor pupil progress and help students set meaningful targets.
• Contribute positively to departmental and whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Stay up to date with educational research and evidence-based practice.
• Act as an excellent role model through professional conduct, presentation and commitment to continuous improvement.

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Has a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.

Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learners.

Has experience working with young people who may be disadvantaged, vulnerable or difficult to engage.

Demonstrates strong behaviour management skills and a consistent, nurturing approach.

Has experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.

Is passionate about safeguarding and promoting pupil…