Job Title: Primary Teacher – Maternity Cover
Location: Lamledge School, Shifnal TF11 8SD
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed-Term, Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About The Role
This is a rewarding fixed-term opportunity to deliver a highly personalised and therapeutic curriculum to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism (ASC), and associated developmental differences.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality teaching to pupils (starting from age 7) working at EYFS through to KS2 levels
* Plan and deliver lessons across the core curriculum, tailored to individual needs and abilities
* Track and evidence student work and monitor individual progress
* Provide regular, constructive marking and feedback to support pupil development
* Take responsibility for individual student timetables, ensuring their needs are fully met
* Draft, update, and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) in collaboration with the wider team
* Attend EHCP annual reviews and prepare detailed progress reports
* Work closely with support staff, therapists, and parents/carers to provide a joined‑up approach
* Undertake additional duties as required by the Head of School
Who We're Looking For
* UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
* Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and experience teaching pupils with special educational needs
* Experience delivering teaching across EYFS – KS2 developmental levels
* Confident in using a range of teaching strategies to engage and inspire pupils
* Committed to promoting pupil voice, safety, and wellbeing
* Adaptable, organised, and a team player with excellent communication skills
About Us
Lamledge School provides specialist education to pupils with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. We are within a commutable distance of Telford, Dudley, Stourbridge, Shrewsbury, Stone, Walsall, Wolverhampton and surrounding towns. We are looking to expand our staff team and we hope that we can find the perfect person to join the Lamledge team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. 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
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
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