Primary Teacher - PMLD Specialist School

Primary Teacher - PMLD Specialist School
Derby
Full-time | April Start

Simply Education is working closely with a brand-new PMLD specialist school in Derby, opening this April, to appoint a Primary Teacher to join their founding team.

The school will support pupils aged 7 to 16 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). While pupils are secondary‑aged, learning is delivered through a primary‑based curriculum, making this role ideal for a primary‑trained teacher with a passion for SEND.

• Teaching a highly adapted primary curriculum to pupils with complex learning needs
• Creating a calm, nurturing and engaging learning environment
• Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists and families
• Supporting pupils with communication, physical and medical needs

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Primary
• Experience working with SEND, PMLD or complex needs (desirable, not essential)
• A patient, flexible and child‑centred approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Satisfactory professional references

• A dedicated SEND specialist consultant who understands your experience and preferences
• Honest advice and clear communication throughout the recruitment process
• Opportunities within high‑quality specialist provisions
• Ongoing support before and after placement

• Be part of a new specialist provision from the very beginning
• Small class sizes and a strong focus on individual progress
• A collaborative and supportive staff team

Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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