Job description
MLD Centre Teacher – Mainstream Primary School
Part Time (3 Days per week) | Permanent | Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS) Location: Redhill, Surrey
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and dedicated MLD Centre Teacher to lead a thriving specialist provision for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about SEND, committed to inclusive practice, and eager to make a meaningful difference in pupils lives.
About the Role
The successful candidate will take on a dual role as both MLD Centre Manager and Class Teacher, ensuring high-quality provision, strong leadership, and personalised teaching for pupils with a range of learning and communication needs.
Key Responsibilities
· Work with the SENCO to maintain high-quality teaching, support, and resources.
· Embed trust-wide policies and best practice within the specialist centre.
· Lead team meetings, encourage collaboration, and support staff wellbeing.
· Use assessment systems to track academic and holistic progress and report to senior leaders.
· Liaise with Local Authority SEN caseworkers on admissions, consultations, funding, and placements.
· Plan and manage inclusion timetables to ensure smooth transitions with mainstream classes.
· Advocate for pupils with MLD and ensure full participation in whole-school events.
· Oversee new pupil intake and support transitions to secondary or alternative settings.
Teaching & Learning
· Deliver adaptive, high-quality teaching tailored to pupils sensory, communication, and learning needs.
· Maintain a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
· Work with teaching assistants, therapists, and external specialists to implement EHCP targets.
· Provide a personalised curriculum with supported access to mainstream learning.
· Adapt the national curriculum to individual needs, focusing on communication, independence, and language enrichment.
· Support sensory needs with guidance from occupational therapists.
· Teach social, play, and leisure skills effectively.
· Prepare pupils for secondary education through life-skills and independence development.
· Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers.
What Were Looking For
· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
· Experience or strong interest in: SEND pedagogy and inclusive teaching | Working with pupils with moderate learning difficulties and social communication needs
· A patient, resilient, and creative approach to behaviour and classroom management
· Commitment to ongoing professional development
· Enhanced DBS (on the update service or willingness to obtain one)
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please send an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.