Special Education Management Teacher

• Pipers Vale Primary Academy
• Address:Raeburn Road Ipswich IP3 0EW
• Salary:32916 - 51048 per annum
• Hours: Full time
• Contract:Permanent
• Reference: 8815

• SEN 1 allowance 2787 FTE
• TLR 2a Allowance 3527 FTE

Pipers Vale Primary Academy are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Special Education Management Teacher into the team.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm you will be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. Its a place where we work together helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm youll be supported with your career goals with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us and as part of Paradigm you will enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference we would love to hear from you.

The Position

You will be a key member of the team carrying out the professional duties of a teacher while taking direct responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Special Educational Unit (SEU).

You will:

• oversee the daily organisation of the SEU including staff inductions performance reviews and coordinating cover in response to absences
• model strong practice and deliver high-quality lessons specifically for pupils with learning disabilities
• take responsibility for the standards and progress achieved by specified classes/year groups and monitoring the specific needs of pupils with SEN
• work with the principal to identify training needs and designing / delivering professional development to ensure the team maintains high standards
• act as a vital link to trust-wide groups attending meetings to represent the schools position and communicate outcomes back to the principal to drive school improvement.

What you will offer

You will:

• have a previous experience working in a SEN provision
• be qualified to degree level (or equivalent)
• be able to demonstrate knowledge of effective strategies to meet the specific communication needs of pupils with significant SEND
• be able to plan lessons effectively for groups and all the pupils
• have successful teaching experience across primary secondary or both
• have strong subject knowledge in your own subject and also the ability to teach across other subject areas.

What we will offer

• You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:
• Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development
• We strive to be a family friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle2work scheme

For more information

Please contact Kimberly Morton Principal by calling .

How to apply

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 9 am 5 May 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

As a trust we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful you will be required to comply with the trusts safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.