KS3 / KS4 Specialist Teacher

KS3/KS4 Specialist Teacher Shrewsbury Looking for a teaching role where relationships matter just as much as results? This could be the change you’ve been waiting for. We’re working with a specialist SEND setting supporting pupils aged 6–16 with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and communication differences. Many pupils have experienced disrupted education, so the focus is on rebuilding confidence, creating consistency, and helping young people reconnect with learning in a calm and supportive environment. This is teaching with purpose. Small classes. Real relationships. Time to actually teach. The Role We’re looking for a reflective and committed teacher to work across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering a personalised curriculum within a specialist SEND setting. You’ll teach small classes with consistent Learning Support Assistant support, helping pupils work towards outcomes that are ambitious, realistic, and genuinely meaningful to them. The curriculum includes pathways such as: Functional Skills English and MathsEntry Level qualificationsAQA Unit Awards, EDUCAS and ASDAN pathwaysExperience delivering and supporting accredited learning pathways appropriate to pupil readiness You’ll balance academic progress with communication, emotional regulation, independence, and confidence-building, because for many pupils, those wins matter just as much. What You’ll Be Doing Planning and delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4Adapting learning to meet a wide range of needs and learning stylesSupporting pupils through accredited pathways and personalised targetsUsing low-arousal, relational and trauma-informed approachesEmbedding communication strategies including visuals, modelling and scaffoldingWorking closely with LSAs and wider professionalsMonitoring both academic and developmental progressSupporting documentation including regulation plans, APDRs and risk assessmentsWorking collaboratively with the SENCo and wider leadership team What the Setting Offers Very small class sizesConsistent classroom support from LSAsA structured and well-planned curriculum modelA strong focus on staff wellbeing and sustainabilitySEND-focused CPD and ongoing development opportunitiesSupportive leadership that’s visible and approachableOpportunities to build KS4 accreditation experienceA calm learning environment with access to outdoor learning Who This Role Would Suit This opportunity could be ideal for: Teachers with KS3 and/or KS4 experienceSEND or SEMH practitionersTeachers with Functional Skills or Entry Level experienceSecondary teachers looking for a more personalised approachPrimary teachers interested in developing KS4 experienceEducators transitioning from mainstream into specialist SEND settings What We’re Looking For You’ll need to: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Have at least one year of teaching experienceBe confident adapting curriculum and learning approachesBe reflective, flexible and emotionally intelligentUnderstand the importance of communication and emotional regulation in learningBe committed to developing specialist SEND practiceEmbrace a trauma-informed and relationship-led approach to education Why Work with Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companiesFREE access to our online CPD AcademyPersonalised support from a dedicated consultantOpportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisionsStreamlined registration processReferral scheme with rewards for recommending friends Interested? Apply today and let’s chat about whether this role feels like the right fit for you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.