Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Class Teacher to join a highly regarded specialist school in Southend-on-Sea, supporting pupils with severe, moderate and complex learning needs.
Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a meaningful change, or an ECT ready to begin your teaching journey in a supportive environment, we would welcome your application.
This forward-thinking special school supports pupils aged 3–19 and currently provides for over 220 young people. The school benefits from a modern purpose-built environment and a developing 20-bed residential provision, forming part of its holistic, transformational approach to education and wellbeing.
Local Applicants Welcome
While the role is based in Southend-on-Sea, we warmly welcome applications from teachers living in or able to commute from:
Chelmsford • Stanford-le-Hope • Billericay • Wickford • Grays • Benfleet • Southend and surrounding areas
Subject Specialism
A specialism in Maths or English would be highly desirable. However, the ability and willingness to teach across a range of subjects is essential to meet the diverse needs of learners within this specialist setting.
About the Role
Previous experience in a special needs setting is not essential. We are looking for teachers who are committed, reflective and motivated to make a genuine difference.
You will:
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Lead and inspire a curious and effective class team
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Foster a creative and solution-focused learning environment
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Deliver high-quality teaching with ambitious expectations for every learner
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Plan highly individualised learning pathways tailored to each pupil
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Contribute meaningfully to Annual Reviews and collaborative work with families
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Listen and respond to the many ‘voices around the learner’ to shape provision
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Support team development through performance management and training
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Work alongside Curriculum Leaders to plan, assess and review learning
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Support quality assurance alongside the Senior Leadership Team
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Maintain excellent communication and safeguarding practices
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Track and narrate learner progress and next steps
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Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the school
What We’re Looking For
A professional who:
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Embraces doing things differently to support learners to thrive
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Is committed to meaningful progress and holistic development
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Values collaboration, creativity and reflective practice
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Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people with additional needs
Apply Now
If you are a passionate SEND, Primary, Secondary, EYFS or FE teacher looking for a rewarding new challenge in a supportive and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives through education.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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