Salary: £33,015 – £41,137 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Location: Ditton Priors, near Bridgnorth
Are you a qualified and passionate KS3 to KS4 teacher with experience in SEND? Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference and enjoy a better work/life balance?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Esland Shropshire School is seeking an outstanding SEN Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing, specialist provision supporting vulnerable young people aged 8 to 18 years who have SEND and SEMH needs.
Esland is committed to changing children’s lives for the better, offering nurturing and inclusive environments where every child can thrive. Using our “Turning the Curve” model, we support our pupils to overcome barriers to learning and build towards a positive new chapter.
Essential:
1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
2. Experience teaching KS3 and/or KS4 and across a range of subjects
3. Strong understanding of SEND, particularly SEMH
4. Knowledge of assessment frameworks and progress tracking
5. Excellent behaviour management and inclusive teaching strategies
6. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Desirable:
7. A degree or qualification in psychology
8. A higher degree or equivalent
Personal Qualities:
9. A positive role model with high expectations
10. Approachable, caring, and resilient
11. Strong communication and teamwork skills
12. Committed to continuous professional development
13. Passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your teaching career and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, apply today!
14. A competitive salary between £33,015 and £41,137 reviewed annually
15. Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
16. Company sick pay
17. Access to a company holiday home based in the Peak District, where you can stay for free!
18. Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
19. Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
20. Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
21. Cycle to work scheme
22. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
23. Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
24. A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
25. Monthly recognition awards
26. Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
27. The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!