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LocationBrackenfield SEND SchoolReferenceJOB/25/00880Salary detailsLeadership L16 - L20 xc2xa372,162 - xc2xa379,475 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours1.0FTEClosing Date20 April 2025Brackenfield is a successful and expanding special school in the South of Derbyshire. We are delighted to be opening additional premises from September 2025. The Executive Head and Governors are looking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher to join our established, experienced team. The successful candidate will work with ourTeaching Team, including Specialist teaching and Learning Assistants and Learning support Assistants, our Leadership Team and our extended support team to meet the needs of our children with profound and multiple, severe and complex needs.We are a school for children with complex learning and communication needs ranging from 3-19yrs. Brackenfield is a research based school and we work with external partners to ensure that our approaches reflect best practice in preparing young people with complex needs for adulthood.We are looking for someone to join our highly skilled team, who can build excellent relationships with our children and is committed to high standards in the classroom as part of a highly motivated and hardworking team. You should have knowledge and understanding of specialist education and early childhood development. Successful applicants will need an understanding of the issues and support strategies relating to children with complex special educational needs.Applicants are encouraged to come and meet the Executive Head Teacher and have a tour of the school (please see contact below).Provisional Interview Date: 28 April 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 466.29 KBWe're a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

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