RolRole: SEND Teacher
Contract: Full time
Hours: 8.30am - 5pm - Monday - Friday
Location: Birkenhead
Salary: £33,000 - £45,000 per annum
Employer: Impact North West Schools Ltd

Who we are:

Impact North West Schools Ltd is a rapidly growing independent special school based in Birkenhead.

Our mission is to deliver excellent teaching through research-backed pedagogy, fostering a safe environment where high expectations and positive, trusting relationships ensure every child is known, resilient, and equipped with strong character.

We are proud to be:

• Rated “Good” by Ofsted

• Recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Inclusion Quality Mark

These achievements reflect our commitment to high standards, innovation and a positive culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

The Role - SEND Teacher:

Are you a visionary educator who believes that every child deserves a chance to succeed, regardless of their starting point? At Impact North West Schools, we don't just teach—we transform lives. We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher for Key Stages 3 and 4 who can bridge the gap between academic progress and emotional resilience.

Key Responsibilities - SEND Teacher:

Curriculum Development and Implementation

• Design and implement a curriculum that promotes literacy, creativity, and academic progress for all students.

• Ensure the curriculum is well-planned, sequenced, and relevant to the needs of Impact North West Schools students.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum, making adjustments as necessary to improve student outcomes.

• Knowledge across Functional Skills English & Maths and Kings Trust

Teaching and Learning

• To consistently plan, prepare and deliver high quality, engaging interventions for all learners.

• To support students whilst learning to ensure barriers to learning are diminished.

• Monitor and assess student progress, using data to inform teaching strategies and interventions.

• To access, report and record all relevant data onto Arbor.

• Embed literacy skills across the curriculum, developing resources as needed.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment, using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.

• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds and abilities.

Collaboration and Pastoral Support

• Work collaboratively with pastoral teams to address barriers to learning and promote emotional resilience.

• Organise enrichment activities to inspire students and foster a love of learning.

Leadership and Management

• Provide leadership and guidance to the school staff, ensuring a cohesive and effective approach to teaching and learning.

• Contribute to the school's self-evaluation and development planning processes, with a focus on the effectiveness of the curriculum.

• Ensure that all health and safety protocols are adhered to.

• To follow our safeguarding policy and ensure all learners are safe at all times.

What We Are Looking For - SEND Teacher:

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (Desirable).

• Degree level qualification in a relevant subject area.

• Proven experience teaching KS3 and KS4, preferably within an SEMH, AP, or SEND setting - Functional Skills English & Maths, Kings Trust

• Evidence of further professional development in SEND, Trauma-Informed Practice, or Mental Health (Desirable).

Knowledge & Skills

• Data Savvy: Proficiency in using Arbor (or similar MIS) to track progress and inform interventions.

• Literacy Champion: A proven ability to embed literacy across a diverse curriculum.

• Adaptability: The skill to pivot lesson plans in real-time based on the emotional regulation of the group.

• Safeguarding Expert: Deep understanding of KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and its application in a high-needs environment.

You will be

• Flexible around the needs of the school and pupils.

• Able to modify challenging behaviour in a firm but supportive manner.

• Flexible with a good sense of humour.

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of children.

• Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school.

• Integrity, honesty and fairness.

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Commitment to equality.

Safer Recruitment Statement:

Impact North West Schools Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its school. INWS complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. In order to meet this, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. DBS Enhanced Checks are required as part of our search & selection process.

Equal Opportunities:

INWS recognises the value of, and seeks to achieve, a diverse workforce which includes people from all backgrounds.

INWS takes positive steps to create an employment culture in which people feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and tolerance irrespective of their individual differences.

This commitment extends beyond the relationship between and conduct of employees and potential employees, to the whole community.

INWS is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination and to the promotion of good relations between all.