We are seeking an inspirational and committed teacher to lead high quality and inclusive education within our SEND Unit. This is a key role within the Academy, focused on ensuring pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive a high quality, ambitious and inclusive education that enables them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The role combines hands on teaching with leadership and quality assurance, including modelling excellent classroom practice, supporting and guiding staff, and ensuring interventions are impactful. Through strong relationships with pupils, families and partner agencies, you will help create an environment where children and young people with SEND can flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide day to day leadership of the SEND Unit, including teaching within the provision and ensuring consistently high quality practice. 
• Oversee accurate, cyclical assessment and use this effectively to inform planning, provision and next steps for pupils. 
• Work in close partnership with WISENDSS, Educational Psychologists and the Local Authority SEN team to drive continuous improvement, pupil progress and effective use of specialist provision. 
• Act as a passionate and knowledgeable advocate for pupils with SEND, championing inclusive practice and school improvement. 
• Identify barriers to learning and wellbeing, demonstrating resilience, creativity and expertise in overcoming them. 
• Deliver and model high quality teaching, quality assure support staff interventions and provide expert guidance to staff, pupils, families and partner agencies. 
• Secure positive academic, social and emotional outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

You will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong SEND knowledge and experience. 
• Have the confidence and credibility to lead, influence and inspire others. 
• Be enthusiastic, solution focused and committed to driving positive change. 
• Value collaboration and build strong relationships with families and external professionals. 
• Share our commitment to inclusion, ambition and high expectations for all pupils.

What can you expect from us? 

As a valued member of our Trust, you can expect: 

• Unwavering support and a culture of collaboration: you will benefit from exceptional support from our executive leaders, leadership teams, and dedicated Trust specialists across key areas including curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion, governance, HR, finance, estates, IT, and compliance. At Castleford Trust, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do - your success is our shared success.
• Wellbeing and Community: from Day 1 your wellbeing matters to us. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and family members. Throughout our local community, you will be able to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discounted rate, and each year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks. We regularly review and update our services to meet the needs of colleagues at all stages in their life and careers. 
• Working together to achieve excellence for all: all the academies within the Trust have a strong moral purpose and seek to have a positive impact on the communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any social disadvantage. We are deeply committed to our values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very high expectations and aspirations for pupils and colleagues alike. 

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 18th May 12:00pm

Shortlisting and Interviews: Shortlisting will take place following the closing date, with a target to interview w/c Monday 18th May 2026. 

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.