Nottinghamshire County Council
Specialist Teacher Cognition & Learning Team KS2 to 5
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Teacher Vacancy
Salary Range
£47,472 - £51,048 (pro rata for part-time roles). Allowances may include TLR and/or SEN payments as agreed by the manager.
Vacancy Details
- Type: Fixed-term
- Work Pattern: Part-time
- Duration: 18 months
- Hours: 11 hours per week
- Mode of Work: Hybrid
- Location: [Base will be one of]
- Home Brewery Building, Arnold, NG5 6DA [Initial base]
- Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, NG22 9FF
- Meadow House, Mansfield, NG18 2TB
[Job attendance requires significant travel across Nottinghamshire.]
Closing & Interview Dates
- Closing Date: 27 September 2026, 23:55
- Interview Date: 8 October 2026
- Number of Posts Offered: 1
About the Role and Organisation
Nottinghamshire County Council prioritises a strengths-based approach (‘Our Nottinghamshire Approach’) in working with children, young people, and families. [Watch this brief animation](link presumably provided) for more.
Cognition and Learning Team
A high-skilled teacher is sought for our supportive SEND Inclusion Service’s Cognition and Learning Team, part of Community, Arts and Education.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver effective strategies and interventions to improve outcomes for children & young people with complex cognition difficulties, ranging from Key Stage 2 to post-16.
- Work with school teams, parents, and stakeholders to ensure personalised, inclusive supports via:
- Modelling teaching practices where necessary.
- Providing guidance to staff on interventions, school resources, and engaging learners.
- Strengthen provision across Nottinghamshire’s Family of Schools by advising:
- District Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs).
- Family SENCOs.
- Utilise expertise in the National Curriculum, evidence-based interventions, and barriers faced by learners with complex needs.
- Operate collaboratively in a solution-focussed manner, offering flexibility to work from across the county.
Requirements
- Behind-the-wheel Requirement: Extensive county-wide travel is necessary to fulfill role demands.
- Gap Cover: This 1.5-day weekly appointment will continue for 18 months.
- Leadership Allowance: Post includes:
- SEN Points allowance.
- TLR 2a.
- Competency Basis: Applicants invited for interview will be assessed against essential requirements.
- **Candidates with Disabilities:**Guidance provided for accessing Nottinghamshire’s Disability Confident scheme – an alternative interview guarantee may be applicable. [Interested applicants, please email/Approximately check permissions at application.]
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Candidate Selection & Equal Opportunities
- This vacancy also considers secondments from existing employees. Consult your line manager first.
- Police Disclosure: Applicants undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Ethical Compliance: Upholds safeguarding principles. Staff required to create Vulnerable Adult/Child Protection declarations.
Notts County Council remains fully committed to diversity, equitable hiring, and fair conditions for candidates of all backgrounds.
Pioneering: Job Share Scheme available for select vacancies.
Contact & Enquiries
Informal Discussion:
- Leads: Cath Page / Jeremy Hepburn (Call (0115) 854 6464 / Email cath.page@nottscc.gov.uk).
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