Vacancies at Old Basford School

The success of Old Basford School depends on the passion and skill of its staff. We are always delighted to hear from teaching and support staff that can make a significant difference to the lives of our children.

Thank you for your interest in wanting to work at Old Basford School.

We currently have the following vacancy:

 

Lead SEND Teacher

Required from September 2026

Full Time Permanent

MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance (£2,787)

Are you an aspiring SENDCO? Do you have a passion for SEND?  Are you an experienced SEND teacher? Would you like to lead our Enhance Provision?

Old Basford School are seeking to appoint a Lead SEND teacher for our Internal Enhanced Provision (The Willow) within our mainstream school. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting all children to help them thrive.

The post is advertised as full-time and includes dedicated non-contact SEND time.  You will be responsible for ensuring the high standard of provision in The Willow classroom, working collaboratively with all staff and parents to aim for the very best for our children with complex additional needs.  As the Lead SEND Teacher, you will work closely with the SENDCO to ensure the teaching practice, learning support, learning environment and resources for The Willow and wider school are of a high standard and conducive to excellent pupil progress.

The role would suit an aspirational SENDCO or/and a teacher with real passion, knowledge and love of SEND.

Old Basford School is a two-form entry primary and nursery school in Nottingham City with a fantastic reputation and a ‘good’ Ofsted outcome in December 2023. We are an ambitious and aspirational school and pride ourselves on a strong equality, diversity and inclusion focus. We aim for all children to leave our school educated, equipped, enriched and empowered with the skills and knowledge to find success in the next stage of their learning, in all subjects and as citizens of the future.

Old Basford School is excited to welcome a new teacher to our supportive, caring and committed staff team.

You will be responsible for:

• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom
• Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of pupils with SEND
• Adapting teaching to respond to individual strengths, needs, and EHCP or other outcomes
• Using effective assessment, feedback and behaviour strategies to support learning
• Promoting pupil progress in academic, social and emotional development
• Supporting pupils to develop communication, independence and confidence
• Working closely with the SENDCO, other key staff, families and Multi-Agency professionals
• Effectively managing additional adults

We are looking for someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status and has passed their ECT years
• Experience or a strong interest in teaching pupils with SEND
• Strong knowledge of effective adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice
• High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and personal development
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• The skill set to be inspirational, motivated and can lead and support colleagues
• Resilience, flexibility and enthusiasm about working with children
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and creative
• Be willing to go the extra mile to make sure children have wider learning experiences – embracing our motto ‘Opportunities Bring Success’

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming school and community with a highly motivated, professional staff team who are committed towards continuously raising standards.
• Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities
• Creative and purposeful learning environments
• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout school
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Our latest Ofsted report (December 2023) stated: ‘The school is well led. Staff say that they feel valued and cared for and that their workload is carefully considered throughout the year. They are happy and proud to work at the school.’ If this is the type of school you would like to be a part of, you are encouraged to come and visit to meet the headteacher, staff and pupils.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone our school office to arrange an appointment.

This role is not suitable for Early Career Teachers.

Visits: Friday 1^st May 2:00pm, Thursday 7^th May 9:00am, Friday 8^th May 4:00pm, Tuesday 12^th May 2:00pm

Closing and Shortlisting Date: Thursday 14^th May 9:00am

Interviews will be held on Thursday 21^st May

Supporting letters are to be no more than 2 sides of A4.

 

Pre-employment checks

Applications by email are encouraged and should be sent to: admin@oldbasford.nottingham.sch.uk

Alternatively, they can be posted to the following address:

Headteacher
Old Basford School
Percy Street
Old Basford
Nottingham
NG6 0GF

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we only contact candidates who have been shortlisted, and interviews are usually held within 2 weeks of the closing date.

If you are shortlisted, we will take up references before your interview, so please provide accurate phone and email contact details for your referees.

Safeguarding

Old Basford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.