Package Description

SEND Teacher – Stockport SK6 7NN

Salary: £27,456 - £43,014 | Full Time (40 hours/week)

Purpose of the Role

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. 

About Acorns Marple

Welcome to Acorns Marple, where we empower young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Our school is built on a foundation of support, care, and a dedication to nurturing each pupil’s unique journey.

With a strong history of helping children who have faced difficult periods in their lives, Acorns School provides a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of gender, disability, or background.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils from KS2-KS3, including those with SEND and SEMH
• Use assessment data to monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly
• Promote pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development through trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, consistent with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and specialist staff to provide effective support

Requirements

• Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour
• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and behaviour management in special education settings
• QTS/QTLS qualification is a requirement
• Commitment to professional conduct, safeguarding, and the Staff Code of Conduct
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective teaching and learning
• Resilience, empathy, adaptability, and passion for supporting vulnerable pupils

Benefits of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card 
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts  
• Life assurance

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding
 We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications. 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

EDUPRI

Keys Group