Class Teacher – Nurture, Communication and Interaction Provision
Location: Lamledge School, Shifnal, TF11 8SD
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) – Term time only
Salary: £42,500 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.
About the Role
As a Class Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, meaningful education for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils 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 will not be confined to the classroom – you’ll deliver creative, inclusive lessons across the wider school environment to help pupils build confidence, independence and life skills. You will also play an active role in whole‑school development and support the professional growth of colleagues.
What You’ll Be Doing
- 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
Who We’re Looking For
- QTS or equivalent required
- Experience teaching pupils from 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 organisation, communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive practice
About Us
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 that in 2025 Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the sixth year running.
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) – health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, critical illness cover, family growth support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
