Qualified Teachers and ECT's

SEN Teachers - Where Every Breakthrough Matters

📍 Southampton - Full-Time and Permanent

💰 £31,000 - £49,000 + SEN Allowance

❌ Sponsorship not available - applicants must have a referenceable UK work history

More Than a Teaching Job - It's a Life-Changing Mission

If you became a teacher to truly make a difference then this is your opportunity.

Join a vibrant, purpose-led special school in Southampton supporting children and young people aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs. Here, every day brings new challenges, creative solutions, and those priceless "lightbulb" moments.

What You'll Love About This Role

🌟 Purpose-Driven Teaching

Design lessons that empower, not just educate; fostering independence, resilience, and real-world life skills.

🚀 Professional Growth, Personalised to You

From CPD to leadership pathways, we'll help you build the career you've imagined; whether you're an experienced SEN educator or an ECT looking for a career building opportunity.

🤝 A Truly Collaborative Culture

Work side-by-side with therapists, behaviour specialists, and a leadership team who get it.

🎨 Freedom to Teach Differently

With a flexible, needs-led curriculum, your creativity, ideas and innovations will actually shape student success.

Who Are We Looking For?

✔️ Qualified Teacher (QTS, ECT, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent) with classroom experience in the UK

✔️ Striving for inclusive education with SEN experience welcome but not essential

✔️ A creative, resilient educator who brings optimism, humour and heart

✔️ Someone who sees potential where others see barriers

New to Teaching? No Problem. We've Got Your Back.

We offer a supportive

ECT programme with

🔹 A mentor who actually has time for you

🔹 Bespoke training tailored to SEN settings

🔹 Clear feedback, wellbeing support & progression planning

Safer Recruitment

This role requires an enhanced DBS check (child & adult barred lists) and referenceable UK employment history.

✨ Ready to Teach Where It Matters Most?

Send your CV today and take the first step into a role where your impact is visible, your support is real, and your career can thrive.

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