Teacher of SEND at The Parker E-ACT Academy in Daventry

About this Role

Job Title: Teacher of SEND

E-ACT Parker Academy | Work hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big

Discover what's possible at TheParker Academy, a vibrant and ambitious 11-18 school at the heart of Daventry's community.

At The Parker Academy, our attitude of "Work Hard, StayHumble, Dream Big" inspires everything we do. Wenurture a culture where effort is valued, humility is encouraged, and everyyoung person is empowered to strive for greatness and pursue their aspirationswithout limits.

Driven by a renewed energy and commitment to rapid improvement, we are focusedon accelerating progress and delivering the high-quality education our studentsdeserve.

As part of the E-ACT family, we are committed to delivering an exceptionaleducation that develops confident, compassionate, and aspirational futureleaders.

Join us at The Parker Academy, where you won't just bepart of a school, you'll bepart of a movement to shape brighter futures, one student at a time. Bring yourambition, your passion, and your purpose. Together, we can achieveextraordinary things.

See why our school is a place to thrive: The Parker Academy

Want tomake a difference to young people?

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where everychild is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? Atour academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through anurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos,we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that greatteaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want tomake a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teacher to join The Parker Academy, based within our Parker Plus provision. The successful candidate will have experience teaching in a primary setting and a passion for supporting pupils with SEND.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons which engage, motivate and challenge students
• Set high expectations for all students and promote excellent standards of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with differing abilities, backgrounds and learning needs
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum plans and schemes of learning
• Work collaboratively with pastoral, SEND and safeguarding teams to remove barriers to learning

Pay range:

• M1 - UPS3 £23,271.75 - £36,090.37 £(FTE: £34,069 - £52,835)
• Part time (0.6), 22.2 hours (Usual working hours are 8:00am-4:00pm, with Fridays being 8:00am-3:30pm, depending on your allocated working days.)
• Permanent.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (or recognised equivalent)
• Degree in subject specialism
• Secure knowledge of the subject specialism and relevant curriculum requirements
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to create a positive, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Have experience teaching in a primary setting and a passion for supporting pupils with SEND

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe everychild deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaksdown barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership,collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-firstculture, and ensure every voice is heard.

Weare proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providingsector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was namedLarge Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievementsare further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MATExcellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES TrustLeadership Award 2024.

E-ACTis recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of ourBirmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISERegional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion andbehaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISEReception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of ourpeople-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to bea part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial packageincluding access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life coverat three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-roundemployees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promotinghealthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staffdevelopment through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point payscale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfillingfull responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture valuesevery colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a freeEmployee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collectivesuccess.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page andRecruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.