MLD Centre Teacher - Mainstream Primary School Part Time (3 Days per week) | Permanent | Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS) Location: Redhill, Surrey

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and dedicated MLD Centre Teacher to lead a thriving specialist provision for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about SEND, committed to inclusive practice, and eager to make a meaningful difference in pupils lives.

About the Role The successful candidate will take on a dual role as both MLD Centre Manager and Class Teacher, ensuring high-quality provision, strong leadership, and personalised teaching for pupils with a range of learning and communication needs.

Key Responsibilities · Work with the SENCO to maintain high-quality teaching, support, and resources. · Embed trust-wide policies and best practice within the specialist centre. · Lead team meetings, encourage collaboration, and support staff wellbeing. · Use assessment systems to track academic and holistic progress and report to senior leaders. · Liaise with Local Authority SEN caseworkers on admissions, consultations, funding, and placements. · Plan and manage inclusion timetables to ensure smooth transitions with mainstream classes. · Advocate for pupils with MLD and ensure full participation in whole-school events. · Oversee new pupil intake and support transitions to secondary or alternative settings.

Teaching & Learning · Deliver adaptive, high-quality teaching tailored to pupils sensory, communication, and learning needs. · Maintain a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment. · Work with teaching assistants, therapists, and external specialists to implement EHCP targets. · Provide a personalised curriculum with supported access to mainstream learning. · Adapt the national curriculum to individual needs, focusing on communication, independence, and language enrichment. · Support sensory needs with guidance from occupational therapists. · Teach social, play, and leisure skills effectively. · Prepare pupils for secondary education through life-skills and independence development. · Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers.

What Were Looking For · Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) · Experience or strong interest in: SEND pedagogy and inclusive teaching | Working with pupils with moderate learning difficulties and social communication needs · A patient, resilient, and creative approach to behaviour and classroom management · Commitment to ongoing professional development · Enhanced DBS (on the update service or willingness to obtain one)

How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please send an up-to-date CV as soon as possible