At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support children with SEND through engaging lessons and tailored interventions.
- Company: Join Courtlands School, a vibrant community dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative trust with opportunities for networking and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while growing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience with SEND or autism are essential.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 51047 £ per year.
Location: Courtlands School, Widney Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5JS
Salary Range: MPS1 - UPS3 + SEN Min; £32,916 - £51,047 + £2,787
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Contract Hours: 32.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? At Courtlands School, we are seeking an enthusiastic and committed SEND Teacher to join our supportive and specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where every pupil is valued, individual needs are understood, and success is celebrated.
About the role:
- Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
- Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, ensuring every learner is supported to succeed.
- Implement therapeutic and educational interventions that promote academic, social and emotional development.
- Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, leaders and families to support pupil outcomes.
- Adapt teaching approaches and resources to meet a wide range of learning needs.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, educational visits and school events.
- Champion safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour throughout the school.
About the successful candidate:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Has experience teaching pupils with SEND and/or autism.
- Has a proven track record of securing positive pupil engagement and progress.
- Demonstrates excellent classroom practice.
- Understands how to assess and track pupil progress effectively.
- Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Is flexible, positive and resilient, with a genuine passion for inclusive education.
About the School:
Courtlands Special School Academy caters for primary aged children who have moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), and other complex needs. Within this there is a wide range of needs, such as children with mild medical issues, developmental disorders such as ADHD and Dyspraxia, Autism and speech and language difficulties. Courtlands is an amazing place to come to with a real feel of positivity, acceptance and camaraderie.
About the Trust:
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond. We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19.
Closing date for applications is 31st August 2026. Interviews are provisionally booked for 7th September 2026.
Opportunities and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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