About This Role
SEND Teacher– Cannock WS11 0LG
£33,696-£44,304 from April 1st | Full Time (40 hours/week)
Good Ofsted Rating
Purpose of the Role
To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
About Great Oaks College
Great Oaks College is a specialist school for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
We offer a nurturing environment with small classes and personalised support, helping students who’ve faced challenges in mainstream education succeed.
Our mission is to build resilience, self-confidence, and a love for learning, while preparing students for academic success and life beyond school.
We cater to students aged 11 to 19, helping them discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and develop skills for future success.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils, including those with SEND and trauma histories.
Use assessment data to monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
Promote pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development through trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.
Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, consistent with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
Collaborate with teaching assistants and specialist staff to provide effective support
Requirements
Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour
Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and behaviour management in special education settings.
Previous Experience Teaching English, Maths and/or Science
QTS/QTLS qualification
Commitment to professional conduct, safeguarding, and the Staff Code of Conduct.
Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective teaching and learning
Resilience, empathy, adaptability, and passion for supporting vulnerable pupils
Benefits of Joining Keys Group
NEST enhanced pension scheme
Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Access to a blue light discount card
Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
Life assurance
Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant
Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.
The Teacher is accountable to the Headteacher and Proprietor Body for the quality of teaching, pupil progress, safeguarding, and adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct.Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks