to join our team, delivering high-quality, inclusive education to pupils with
complex needs and challenging behaviours
.
This is a deeply rewarding role for a teacher who believes in
trauma-informed practice
, high expectations and the power of education to transform lives. You will work in a supportive, values-driven environment where relationships, wellbeing and learning go hand in hand.
You will actively model and promote our
EPIC values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring
- and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.
What You'll Be Doing
Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
Support pupils with SEND and trauma histories to make academic, social and emotional progress
Use assessment to track progress and adapt teaching strategies effectively
Maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour in line with school policies
Work closely with teaching assistants and specialist staff to meet pupils' needs
Build strong, professional relationships with colleagues, families and external agencies
Contribute to professional development, reflective practice and school improvement
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and follow procedures rigorously
Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
Recognise and respond sensitively to pupils' emotional and behavioural needs
What We're Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)
Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour
Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment and behaviour management
Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and professional standards
Resilience, empathy, adaptability and passion for supporting vulnerable pupils
Experience in special education or trauma-informed teaching
Knowledge of SEND, social-emotional learning and therapeutic approaches
Commitment to ongoing professional development
EPIC benefits of working for 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
At Begdale School:
We are a small school which effectively supports children through their educational journey. Our pupils may have previously experienced significant and prolonged periods of disengagement and/or disaffection in their education.
This may have impacted negatively upon their previous levels of achievement and motivation to succeed at school. We are committed to making sure that all pupils learn and are engaged in a meaningful and worthwhile education, which provides them with the means to enjoy achievement, success, and increased independence.
School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.
Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.
As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.
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