Primary Teacher in Shifnal

Location: Lamledge School, Shifnal, TF11 8SD

Salary: £42,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About The Role

Are you an inspiring, reflective and child-centred teacher who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive? Are you passionate about creating inclusive learning environments where every pupil feels understood, valued and empowered to succeed? At Lamledge School, we’re looking for an exceptional KS3 Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is more than a teaching role—it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people with diverse learning needs. You’ll work alongside a passionate, supportive team committed to delivering outstanding education through neuro-affirming, trauma-informed practice. Together, we create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils with autism, communication differences, and social, emotional and developmental needs can develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning. If you’re ready to bring creativity, compassion and high expectations to a school that truly lives its values every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring, high-quality teaching across a broad range of subjects, ensuring every lesson promotes engagement, progress and meaningful learning for all pupils.
• Champion inclusive education by supporting and developing our specialist SEN provision, working collaboratively with families, external professionals and our in-house therapy team to achieve the best outcomes for every child.
• Model outstanding classroom practice, working alongside teachers and teaching assistants to share expertise, develop confidence and meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop independence, communication skills, resilience and confidence.
• Use assessment, data and evidence-informed practice to set ambitious yet achievable targets, monitor progress and adapt teaching to maximise pupil achievement.
• Play an active role in shaping the school’s curriculum, contributing to whole-school improvement, curriculum development and positive behaviour approaches that reflect our values and vision.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents, carers and the wider professional network, ensuring they are valued partners in supporting each pupil’s educational journey.

About You

• Degree/ QTS or equivalent qualification relevant to sector required.
• A strong understanding of primary‑aged learners and how to help them flourish.
• A genuine commitment to neuro‑affirming, trauma‑informed and child‑centred practice.
• Knowledge of statutory curriculum requirements, assessment and high‑quality teaching strategies.
• The ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a wide range of developmental and communication needs.
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to work closely with our Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychotherapy teams.
• Experience in a SEND setting (desirable but not essential).

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.

Why Join Us?

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 the 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Additional Information: 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.