SEND Teacher – Calverton, Nottingham (NG14) - January 2026 Start
6-9 yr olds
A rewarding opportunity to join a nurturing independent prep school in Calverton, Nottingham (NG14)
Employment Type
Full-time, permanent position during the school day, aligned with term-time working.
Salary
£35,000 per annum + benefits.
Pay & Benefits
- Workplace pension scheme
- Paid safeguarding and first-aid training
- Opportunities for progression for a SEND Teacher
- Small class sizes that allow for meaningful, individualised teaching.
- Warm, nurturing school environment set in beautiful woodland grounds.
- Close-knit, supportive staff team with strong pastoral values.
- Generous school holiday allowance in line with an independent school calendar.
- Protected PPA time built into the weekly timetable.
- Access to high-quality CPD focused on SEND, holistic development and specialist interventions.
- Collaborative working culture with experienced specialist TAs and supportive leadership.
- Opportunities to be creative with curriculum design and enrichment activities.
- Calm, nature-rich setting that supports wellbeing for staff and pupils.
- Free on-site parking in a peaceful rural location.
- Regular staff check-ins and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and professional voice.
- Chance to play an active role in a values-led, community-centred school.
- Stable, secure full-time position with long-term potential.
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
- Full-time position, Monday to Friday, during term time only
- Core hours broadly aligned with the school day (8:30am–4:30pm).
- Occasional staff meetings, training sessions or events scheduled after the school day.
- Regular breaks during the day in line with school timetables and policies.
- Reasonable flexibility around directed time to support school events, review meetings and planning.
Job Description
This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed SEND Teacher to join a warm, nurturing independent prep school set in beautiful woodland grounds in Calverton, Nottingham (NG14). As a SEND Teacher, you will play a key role in providing high-quality teaching and tailored support for children with a range of additional needs, helping them to feel safe, confident and ready to learn. Working within a nurturing, inclusive environment, you will collaborate closely with colleagues and families to ensure every child can make meaningful progress both academically and socially. This SEND Teacher role will suit a patient, creative and positive teacher who enjoys building strong relationships, adapting their approach and making a genuine difference in the lives of children and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
- Adapt the curriculum and learning materials to support individual learning styles, communication needs and sensory profiles.
- Set clear, ambitious but realistic targets and track pupil progress using appropriate assessment frameworks.
- Contribute to individual support plans, including targets linked to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where applicable.
- Work closely with teaching assistants and support staff to create a structured, calm and purposeful classroom environment.
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on progress and strategies that support learning at home.
- Liaise with external professionals such as educational psychologists, therapists and other specialists as required.
- Promote and model positive behaviour support, emotional regulation and inclusive classroom routines.
- Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation in line with school policies and statutory requirements.
- Actively contribute to wider school life, including meetings, training, safeguarding duties and whole-school initiatives.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Has the right to work within the UK (no sponsorship)
- Can start in January 2026
- Experience teaching children or young people with special educational needs and disabilities (for example, autism, speech and language needs, learning difficulties or social, emotional and mental health needs).
- Strong understanding of adaptive teaching, differentiation and inclusive classroom practice.
- Confident in working with support plans, targets and progress tracking for pupils with SEND.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Calm, resilient and patient approach, with a genuine passion for enabling every child to succeed.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and relevant education guidance.
- Comfortable working as a SEND Teacher / SEN Teacher / Special Educational Needs Teacher within a collaborative team.
- Willingness to engage in ongoing CPD and reflective practice to continually improve outcomes for pupils.
- Ability to commute reliably to Calverton, Nottinghamshire.
Company Culture
As a SEND Teacher, you will be joining a friendly, close-knit school community where relationships, respect and inclusion sit at the heart of everything. Leaders are visible, approachable and committed to supporting staff as well as pupils, creating an atmosphere of trust and open communication. The team works collaboratively, sharing ideas, resources and strategies to ensure that every child receives consistent, high-quality support. There is a strong emphasis on learning and development, with regular opportunities to build your SEND expertise and grow your career in a supportive, values-driven environment.
Why This Role Appeals
- Opportunity to have a direct, positive impact on children with additional needs in Calverton and the surrounding Nottinghamshire area.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team who value your professional judgement and ideas.
- Ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training, helping you deepen your specialist knowledge and progress your career.
- A stable, full-time role in a well-regarded school setting with a clear commitment to inclusive education.
- Balanced working pattern aligned with the school day, supporting a healthy work-life balance during term time.
- Real scope to shape the classroom environment, develop new approaches and contribute to whole-school SEND practice.
Apply Today
If you are a dedicated SEND Teacher who wants to make a meaningful difference for children with additional needs in Calverton, Nottingham (NG14), we would love to hear from you. Apply today and your skills, experience and compassion will be genuinely valued, and you will be supported to grow your practice within a caring, professional team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in SEND teaching (Education & Schools Setting) while helping pupils to thrive both in the classroom and beyond.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.