Overview
Full Job Description
Job Title: SEND Secondary Teacher
Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ
Salary: £35,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an inspiring, dynamic, and committed Teacher to join Bluebank School, a new Acorn Education provision opening in January 2026. This co-educational school will support up to 60 pupils aged 5-18 with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
Overview: The role is within a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial where possible, with the aim of maintaining full-time pay while offering a better work/life balance across participating schools.
Responsibilities
* Lead in a particular curriculum area, developing engaging and creative learning experiences tailored to pupils 0individual educational needs.
* Support KS4 staff by providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship.
* Collaborate with support staff to ensure pupils receive the assistance they need.
* Provide feedback to Senior Leadership Team (SLT), parents, and carers to monitor and enhance pupil progress.
* Support pupils who may display challenging behaviours due to additional needs.
* Actively promote the school's vision and values and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements
* UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
* Experience or interest in working with SEN/SEMH pupils in a secondary setting.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of a diverse pupil cohort.
Supporting Statement Guidance
Please include a short statement telling us:
* A little about yourself and why you are interested in this position.
* Why you believe you are suitable for the role, referring to the job description.
* Details of your relevant skills and experience.
* How you would contribute to the role and the school if appointed.
About us
Bluebank School is a brand-new Acorn Education provision set to open in January 2026 in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire. The co-educational school will cater for up to 60 pupils aged 5 to 18, offering specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a \Great Place to Work\u00a0for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to 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 your contributions
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including: a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support
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