Class Teacher

Employer Netherhall Mead Academy Location Leicester, Leicestershire Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Salary MPS/UPS + SEN 1 Posted 2nd June 2026 Start Date 24th August 2026 Expires 26th June 2026 12:00 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date 24th August 2026 Job ID 1557577

Class Teacher - Permanent Post

Location: Netherhall Mead Academy

Starting date: 24th August 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

(The starting salary will be negotiated dependent on the experience of the successful candidate .)

Netherhall Mead is a highly effective, well-resourced special school for pupils aged 4-19 years who have severe and profound multiple learning difficulties. We are part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET), a growing partnership of primary, secondary and special schools across the East Midlands, committed to ensuring every pupil achieves their very best. As part of TMET, we benefit from a strong educational network and high-quality professional development opportunities, because “together we make a positive difference”.

At Netherhall Mead we are proud of our warm, inclusive community and are seeking to appoint an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our thriving school. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled practitioner who is child-centred and fully aligned with our school values.

We are committed to enabling teachers to consistently deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences tailored to the individual needs of our pupils. We offer generous PPA time and strong professional development opportunities to support all staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Delivers high-quality teaching and learning
• Is passionate about inclusive, personalised education
• Has high expectations for all learners
• Supports pupils with complex needs (communication, sensory, physical)
• Builds strong relationships with families and professionals
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to improvement
• ECTs welcome to apply

Our diverse community is highly valued by our families and staff, and we expect everyone to actively contribute to our strong, positive culture. If you feel you possess these qualities and would like to help shape the futures of our pupils within a progressive and supportive school, then everyone at Netherhall Mead would like to hear from you.

Closing date: Friday, 26th June 2026 at 12 noon

Interview date: Monday, 6th July 2026

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement before application.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018.