SEND Teacher - MLD Centre Manager
About This Role
Are you an inspirational teacher looking to make a genuine difference for pupils with SEND? Furzefield Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated MLD Centre Teacher to lead our thriving specialist provision on a full time basis. If you are keen to help children with moderate learning difficulties (MLD) reach their full potential in a supportive, inclusive setting, this could be the perfect role for you.
The Role
Working as the MLD centre manager of our specialist provision, you will:
As MLD centre manager:
Work closely with the SENCO to ensure the teaching practice, learning support, learning environment and resources for the MLD centre are of a high standard and conducive to excellent pupil progress.
Ensure LEO policy and practice is embedded within the specialist centre.
Lead regular team meetings, foster a collaborative working environment, and support team wellbeing.
Support with the implementation of assessment systems to track academic and holistic progress, using this data to report to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Work closely with the Local Authority (SEN caseworkers) regarding admissions, consultations, funding, and pupil placements.
Strategically plan and manage the logistics of inclusion timetables, ensuring pupils seamlessly transition between the specialist centre and mainstream classes.
Advocate for the needs of pupils with MLD across the wider school, ensuring the centre's pupils are fully included in whole-school events, assemblies, and trips.
Oversee the intake of new pupils into the centre and support in the management of transition processes for pupils moving on to secondary education or other provisions.
Work closely with the SENCO to ensure the teaching practice, learning support, learning environment and resources for the MLD centre are of a high standard and conducive to excellent pupil progress.
As an MLD Centre Teacher
Deliver high-quality, adaptive teaching tailored to the complex sensory and communication needs of our pupils, ensuring Maths, English, and the wider curriculum are accessible and engaging.
Maintain a structured, calm learning environment where children feel secure and motivated to learn.
Work collaboratively with relevant others such as LEO Inclusion staff, Teaching Assistants, Teachers and external therapists to implement individual EHCP goals.
Assist in providing a personalised curriculum with learning divided between the specialist centre and mainstream classroom learning.
Allow learners to access a national curriculum modified to meet the needs of the individual.
Provide a curriculum based on the whole needs of the pupil with effective communication and promoting independence as key principles, emphasising language enrichment.
Meet pupils’ individual sensory needs with the advice of an occupational therapist.
Teach play, leisure and social skills effectively.
Prepare pupils for secondary education through development of independence and life skills.
Work closely with therapists and other specialists to support pupils in achieving individual targets.
Build strong, empathetic relationships with parents and carers to ensure a consistent, supportive approach.
Contribute to the vibrant wider life of the academy and the Trust.
What You Will Bring
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
Proven experience in / ability to demonstrate a deep interest and understanding of:
SEND pedagogy, teaching and learning;
working with children with moderate learning difficulties and social communication difficulties.
A resilient, patient, and creative approach to classroom management, whilst keeping a focus on positive behaviour support.
A desire to engage in continuous professional development and be part of a forward-thinking team