Job ID: S-U-5791 - Class Teacher – Nurture, Communication and Interaction Provision

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Class Teacher – Nurture, Communication and Interaction Provision – The OaksLocation: Lamledge School, Shifnal, TF11 8SDHours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Term time onlySalary: £42,500 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart: September 2026UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleAs a Class Teacher, you will take responsibility for planning and delivering meaningful, engaging education for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils working across a range of developmental levels. Your teaching will support learners with SEMH, communication and interaction needs, sensory and physical challenges, cognition and learning difficulties, and complex behaviours.Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and leadership team, you will ensure high standards of teaching, pupil progress, and wellbeing. Learning won’t be confined to the classroom—you’ll deliver creative, inclusive lessons across the wider school environment, helping pupils build confidence, independence, and life skills.You’ll also play an active role in whole-school development and support the professional growth of colleagues.What You’ll Be DoingLead and inspire a class within the Nurture and Communication & Interaction provisionDesign and deliver personalised, flexible learning programmes for KS3 and KS4 pupilsAdapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, abilities, and learning stylesPromote pupil wellbeing, engagement, and positive behaviourWork collaboratively with senior leaders and support staffContribute to staff development and whole-school initiativesChampion safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil voiceWho We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a committed, empathetic, and creative teacher with:QTS or equivalent requiredExperience teaching pupils working at EYFS to KS2 developmental levels, ideally within a secondary settingStrong understanding of curriculum frameworks and strategies for additional needsAbility to inspire, engage, and differentiate learning creativelyExcellent organisation, communication, and teamwork skillsA commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practiceIf you’re driven by helping young people reach their full potential and want to be part of an innovative, caring school community, we’d love to hear from you.About Us Lamledge School is an independent specialist school in Shropshire, supporting students aged 5–19 with SEMH and additional learning needs. We provide a nurturing, small-group environment where every student feels understood, supported, and challenged to reach their potential. Our curriculum combines academic excellence with social, emotional, and life skills development, guided by trauma-informed and PACE principles. Staff work collaboratively to create personalised learning plans, fostering resilience, confidence, and independence. Surrounded by stunning countryside, Lamledge offers a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn and work.Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.Why Join Us?We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day