About this role
The Meadows School
1 x Full-Time Class Teacher
Salary Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale (dependent on experience) + SEN
The Meadows School is a generic Special School providing high-quality education to young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. The school has expertise in working with those who have complex needs in terms of their physical and sensory development, communication and interaction, as well as those with more moderate cognition and learning difficulties. The school provides education to over 130 students aged between 11 and 19 from Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and Stoke on Trent. The school is organised through a combination of chronological age, key stages and learning needs.
The school is part of the Manor Hall Academy Trust and forms a Federation with Springfield School, a generic primary Special School.
We are looking for an inspiring and imaginative teacher who is able to adapt their style of teaching to ensure that learning is fun, practical and creative. The successful candidates would need to be able to demonstrate they can meet the needs of secondary-aged children. Experience in Outdoor Education would be beneficial.
The Successful Candidate Will Provide
High expectations of academic achievement A successful track record of motivating young people Well planned, sequenced, innovative and engaging lessons Clear direction and support for teaching assistantsDeliver learning activities to pupils within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needsContribute to curriculum planning, evaluation and implementationSupport pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes (where the assigned teacher is not present) using detailed knowledge, experience, specialist skills and trainingOrganise and manage appropriate learning environment and resourcesUnder an agreed system of supervision, plan and prepare teaching and learning objectives, adjusting activities/work plans as appropriateUndertake more complex marking of planned workMonitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities using a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectivesEstablish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning and supporting home to school and community linksProvide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to other staff on pupils’ achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence (e.g. Headteacher)Deliver learning activities to pupils within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needsContribute to curriculum planning, evaluation and implementationUse ICT effectively to support learning activitiesContribute to development of school policies and procedures by participation in working groupsThe development, preparation and dissemination of appropriate materialsDetermine the need for, prepare and use specialist equipment, plans and resources to support pupils.Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification for full details of requirements.
In Return the School Will Provide
Bespoke, high-quality training to support knowledge and understanding of specialist behaviour management interventions Networking opportunities through the Manor Hall Academy Trust. Support for creative and flexible thinking to enhance curriculum delivery Minibus and lifeguard training (if eligible), knowledgeable and highly supportive staff team ECT’s will receive mentor support. Access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Programmes which include
Tech schemes Cycle to work schemes Online gym classes Health and well-being support Financial advice services Thinkwell fast track counselling service Physiotherapy Retail discounts in supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants and days out Visits to The Meadows School is highly encouraged. To arrange your visit or if you would like any further information, please contact the School Office on 01538 225060 or [email protected]
Closing date: 9th October 2026, Midday.
Interview date: Week commencing 19th October 2026.
To learn more about Manor Hall Academy Trust please follow the link to the website.
Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2026. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.
Please note this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references prior to interview. In addition, the successful candidate will be appointed subject to additional pre-employment checks, which include right to work and confirmation of appropriate qualifications.
Please follow the link to access The Meadows School website https://themeadows.manorhall.academy for policies and details of Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, Online Searches, Data Protection and Disclosure of a Criminal Conviction.
All applications need to be made using the web portal www.mynewterm.com