We are seeking to employ an experience and qualified specialist SEND Teacher with expertise in supporting pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties.
Hurst Lodge School offers specialised educational pathways for students with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). These students are typically taught core subjects by a dedicated Form Teacher who adapts lessons to their individual learning levels, often up to four years below their chronological age.
This is a full-time post and is required for Autumn 2025.
To be successful in this role, you must:
* Be experienced in teaching children with MLD.
* Hold QTS
* Be passionate in using your knowledge of current theory and practice in teaching and learning, and SEND, to provide a highly effective curriculum delivery, in a stimulating and enjoyable way.
* Be an enthusiastic team player, willing to go above a beyond to facilitate the learning and experience of the young people in your care.
* Be engaged with the school ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open, honest and hardworking team, while keeping the needs of the young people in your care firmly at the centre.
Job Purpose:
* To carry out the professional duties of a MLD Teacher in accordance with the school’s policies
* To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge and can plan and deliver well-structured lessons meeting the needs of all pupils.
* Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils and contribute positively to the life of the unit and of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver well-structured lessons tailored to the needs of Year 8 students with MLD.
* Set high expectations to inspire and motivate pupils.
* Promote good progress and outcomes for all students.
* Demonstrate strong subject and curriculum knowledge.
* Adapt teaching methods to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
* Manage classroom behaviour effectively to ensure a safe learning environment
Person Specification:
* Experience teaching students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ideally those with MLD.
* Ability to inspire and motivate students.
* Strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to plan well-structured lessons.
* Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment
Please note that we cannot sponsor international applicants.
Hurst Lodge is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and as such all applications should be completed fully giving details of suitable references and outlining breaks in employment. All applicants should be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check as well as other checks outlined in our Safer Recruitment Policy.