Connex - Nottingham
SEND Teacher (QTS) – Full Time
Derby
To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK
Pay: £600 – £1200 per week (dependent on experience)
About the School
Connex Education is working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive SEND school in Derby. The school is committed to meeting the individual needs of pupils and providing a nurturing, structured learning environment where every child can thrive. Part of a wider trust, the school benefits from strong leadership, excellent resources, and a clear focus on staff development and wellbeing.
Assignment Details
This full-time, long-term assignment will begin as soon as all compliance checks are completed and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The school is seeking a qualified SEND Teacher (QTS) to work with pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons, assessing progress, managing behaviour positively, and working collaboratively with support staff and external professionals. The role runs Monday to Friday during standard school hours.
Benefits of Working with Connex Education as a Qualified Teacher
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Pay to scale policy
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PAYE, paid weekly
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Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, with over 70 CPD and training courses
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Wellbeing programme and refresher training for the modern classroom
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Progression opportunities and funded formal qualifications
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A dedicated skills development manager to support your career goals
As a Successful Qualified SEND Teacher, You Will Need to:
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Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
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Have experience teaching pupils with SEND (school-based or specialist setting preferred)
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Demonstrate strong behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
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Be confident in planning and delivering differentiated lessons
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Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Be willing to engage in ongoing professional development
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Be adaptable, resilient, and able to work effectively under pressure
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Be enthusiastic, patient, and committed to inclusive education
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Be able to commute to Derby and surrounding areas
If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss further SEND teaching opportunities with Connex Education, apply today.
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education Partnership is both an employment agency and an employment business
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.