Class Teacher - Nurture, Communication and Interaction Provision

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Class Teacher – Nurture, Communication and Interaction Provision – The Oaks

Lamledge School, Shifnal, TF11 8SD

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, Term time only.

£42,500 per annum (not pro rata).

Permanent, Term Time Only.

September 2026.

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

As a Class Teacher, you will take responsibility for planning and delivering meaningful, engaging education for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils working across a range of developmental levels. Your teaching will support learners with SEMH, communication and interaction needs, sensory and physical challenges, cognition and learning difficulties, and complex behaviours. Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and leadership team, you will ensure high standards of teaching, pupil progress, and wellbeing.

Learning won’t be confined to the classroom—you’ll deliver creative, inclusive lessons across the wider school environment, helping pupils build confidence, independence, and life skills. You’ll also play an active role in whole‑school development and support the professional growth of colleagues.

• Lead and inspire a class within the Nurture and Communication & Interaction provision.
• Design and deliver personalised, flexible learning programmes for KS3 and KS4 pupils.
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, abilities, and learning styles.
• Promote pupil wellbeing, engagement, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders and support staff.
• Contribute to staff development and whole‑school initiatives.
• Champion safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil voice.

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching pupils working at EYFS to KS2 developmental levels, ideally within a secondary setting.
• Strong understanding of curriculum frameworks and strategies for additional needs.
• Ability to inspire, engage, and differentiate learning creatively.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice.

Lamledge School is an independent specialist school in Shropshire, supporting students aged 5–19 with SEMH and additional learning needs. We provide a nurturing, small‑group environment where every student feels understood, supported, and challenged to reach their potential. Our curriculum combines academic excellence with social, emotional, and life skills development, guided by trauma‑informed and PACE principles. Staff work collaboratively to create personalised learning plans, fostering resilience, confidence, and independence.

Surrounded by stunning countryside, Lamledge offers a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn and work.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence‑based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.

All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric car purchase scheme, critical illness cover, and family growth support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.