SpringwellTeacher SEND – Permanent, Fixed Term & Maternity cover 29/08/26
Overview
We’re seeking teachers who are: - Energetic, compassionate and committed to inclusive education - Skilled at building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues - Creative thinkers with a nurturing approach to teaching - Reflective and eager to develop professionally - Able to tailor learning to meet individual needs - Can deliver engaging learning using innovative methods to stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom Experience in an SEN setting is desirable, but we welcome applications from teachers with a genuine interest and willingness to learn. No two days are ever the same, sometimes they are challenging, but always rewarding in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others!
Key Accountabilities
Teaching and Learning:
• responsible for the teaching and learning of groups of children with learning difficulties and
demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic and imaginative approach to their education in order to
meet their specific needs and the requirements of the National Curriculum and School
Curriculum
• plan, prepare, implement and review individual, group and class teaching programmes and
maintain effective records
• produce reviews/reports on pupils as and when required
• effectively manage, supervise and control pupils in accordance with LA and school policies
• effectively manage and deploy support staff as well as students and volunteers
• enable Special School Assistants Grade Seven to share responsibility for an agreed area of
the curriculum
• ensure support staff are consulted and briefed on matters relating to the pupils’ special
educational needs
• work collaboratively and constructively with all staff, visiting specialists and other agencies
• communicate and consult with parents
• attend staff meetings as and when required
• participate fully in in-service training and professional development opportunities
• respect the confidentiality of information relating to pupils
• be prepared to teach in any area of the school
• be responsible for an agreed and designated area of the curriculum
Salary
MPS / UPS plus SEN allowance
FTE Min M1 £34,069 – Max UPS 3 £52,835
SEN allowance £2,885
Location
Springwell School
Hinkler Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 6DH
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Working pattern:
Full Time and Part time
How to apply:
If you’re ready to inspire, empower and support our amazing pupils, we would be delighted to receive your application. An application form can be found on our website Springwell School - Vacancies and should be returned to Rachel Ambrey, HR Lead, by email to [email protected]. Alternatively, please post your completed application to HR at Springwell School, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6DH. We do not accept CV’s.
Interview process:
If successfully shortlisted, you will complete a short pre-interview task, an observation in class on a pre-prepared subject as well as some extra time in class to experience our setting, followed by a face-to-face panel interview.
Safeguarding:
Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and a full online check of social media platforms.
If you do not hear from us regarding your application, unfortunately this means that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future applications. Please note that we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We may also interview candidates at a mutually convenient time before the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job reference: Teacher Main Scale plus SEN A/B Sep26
