ECT Teacher - SEND

Location: Staffordshire

ECT Teacher – SEN School in Hednesford

Location:

Hednesford, Staffordshire

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract:

Ongoing – Until the end of the academic year

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We’re seeking a passionate and motivated ECT Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Hednesford.

About the Role:

As an ECT Teacher in this nurturing SEN setting, you’ll be responsible for delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that inspire and support pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including autism (ASC), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges, and moderate learning difficulties (MLD).

You will work closely with a skilled and experienced team of teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to ensure every child achieves their full potential.

This role offers excellent professional development and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.

* Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.

* Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.

* Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.

* Demonstrate enthusiasm, patience, and resilience in your teaching approach.

Requirements:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it as an ECT.

* A genuine passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

* A proactive and flexible attitude.

* An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

What’s on

Offer:

* Full-time, ongoing position until the end of the academic year.

* Supportive leadership team and dedicated mentor for ECTs.

* Opportunity to develop your SEN teaching skills in a positive environment.

* Regular CPD and professional development opportunities.

* Excellent work-life balance – Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Why Work in Hednesford?

Hednesford offers a friendly community atmosphere and is easily accessible from Cannock, Rugeley, Lichfield, and surrounding areas. The school is well-resourced and committed to supporting both pupils and staff to succeed.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work