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Teacher of SEND
- Remote, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Remote
- Full time
Job Description
- Teacher of SENDNEWFast Apply# Teacher of SENDEmployerLocation: Derby, DerbyshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: M1-U3 £32,916 - £51,048 + SEN (£2,787-£5,497Posted: 14th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 1st October :00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: * Share :St Martins School and Horizons 6th Form is an 11-19 Special School in Derby, with a mixed student profile of children and young people with a range of learning difficulties and additional complex needs. St Martins shares a site with Noel-Baker Academy in Alvaston, whilst Horizons 6th Form is based in Derby city centre. We received our fourth consecutive 'Outstanding' OFSTED in October 2024, and we continue to aspire to the highest standards for students and our staff teams.At St Martins, our aim is to Shape Successful Futures for our students. We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of SEND to join our team, with the dedication and skills to deliver high-quality learning in the classroom as well as to contribute to other areas of school life. ***Initially, the post would be based at our Post-16 provision in Friar Gate Studios.***The post could suit an early career teacher as well as more experienced candidates.AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.Ourvalues - **opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***\"Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.\"*** We bring this to life through our mission: workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster aculture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a realdifference.Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.***Together,let's make the remarkable happen.******Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.*****Makea life-changing difference in one of our special schools**Ourspecial schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places towork. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a widerange of special educational needs and disabilities to discover theirstrengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives.Ourpupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learningdisabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severelearning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Everypupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised andcelebrated.Byjoining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm,compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what everychild and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environmentwhere relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes animportant contribution.Whetheryou join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or aspart of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have theopportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and builda rewarding career in special education.Ourpupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education, care andsupport shaped around their individual strengths, needs and aspirations.Together, our teams help pupils develop their knowledge, communication,independence and confidence, while preparing them for adulthood and theirfuture lives.Workingin one of our special schools is much more than a job. It is an opportunity tojoin an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to children,young people and their families.**Joinus and help transform lives, including your own.****ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:*** Anexcellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / TeachersPension (Teaching Staff)* Support Staff only based onworking full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your firstday of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years'service including Bank Holidays)* Accessto Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed tosupport your well-being.* FreeDiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusivediscounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offersfrom hundreds of the biggest brands.* FreeEye Tests* Cycleto work scheme* Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute andflourish in your role and in the Trust.**We know our people are the key to our success and so we'recommitted to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is arewarding one.****Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.*** Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.* Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.* Accessto the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.* Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a ProfessionalAdvocate.* Participatingin peer reviews.* Accessto a suite of online courses.* Placementprojects within our family of schools.Closing date: Thursday 1st October at 9:00amInterview date: Thursday 8th October### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:St Martins School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy ** position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, **successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.**As part of our safer recruitment and pre-employment checking process, all shortlisted candidates are required to provide original documentation to verify their identity, qualifications and RTW in the UK. Shaw Education Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas.This role involves working with children and young people and therefore carries specific safeguarding responsibilities, details of these responsibilities are set out in the JD. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful #J-18808-Ljbffr