Post: Teacher of SEND
Hours: Full time
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Permanent
Start: September 2026
South Charnwood High School is an oversubscribed, highly successful 11-16 school. As part of our commitment to a strategic inclusion strategy, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced primary-based or SEND specialist secondary practitioner to lead a new and vital provision for our most vulnerable learners.
This is a rare opportunity for a visionary teacher to shape a bespoke educational experience for Year 7 and 8 pupils who are not yet ready for mainstream secondary education. You will be instrumental in creating a ‘safe base’ environment, using primary pedagogy to bridge the gap and ensure every child achieves their full potential academically, socially, and personally.
Are you:
- A primary specialist or specialist SEND secondary teacher with deep expertise in early literacy?
- Passionate about SEND and experienced in supporting pupils with Cognition and Learning and/or SEMH needs?
- An inspiring practitioner who believes in education as a force for transformation?
- Ready to design and deliver an ambitious, broad, and balanced curriculum for vulnerable learners?
- Committed to helping pupils build the confidence and emotional regulation needed to reintegrate into mainstream classes?
If the answer is yes, then we would love to talk to you!
In return, we can offer you the chance to develop in a school with:
- Highly motivated, responsive and respectful pupils
- A supportive, collaborative and welcoming staff team
- Well-resourced and well-equipped SEND department
- A sensible marking policy that protects work–life balance
- High-quality professional development, including NPQs
Additionally, we are pleased to offer a range of staff benefits, including:
- A Cycle to Work scheme to support healthy and sustainable commuting
- Free on-site parking
- A beautiful rural campus providing a calm and inspiring working environment
- Free annual flu vaccinations to support staff wellbeing
- 50% staff reduction for Hiring and Lettings facilities
- Social and team-building events throughout the year
- Flexible or part-time working options where operationally possible
- Funded professional qualifications (e.g. NPQs, Masters modules)
- Family-friendly policies such as enhanced maternity, paternity or carers’ leave
Further information about South Charnwood High School is available at our website
Please ensure your application form and covering letter include examples of your experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. We encourage you to visit us prior to application. Applications should be made via ETeach
Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 18 May 2026
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable candidate or number of applications are received before the official closing date.
As this job is designated as a ‘regulated activity’ an enhanced DBS check with Barred list check is essential
‘South Charnwood High School – Committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People’
‘South Charnwood High School – Committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People’