Class Teacher - Special Educational Needs School

Southgate School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applications are welcome from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers. If you are passionate about nurturing young minds and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, apply now to join Southgate School.

1.1 Experience of teaching in the classroom

1.2 Experience of working with children with SEND/ additional needs

1.3 Experience of working with pupils with Speech and Language (Communication) needs

2.1 Qualified teacher status (or pending). Potential NQTs welcome.

2.2 Evidence of appropriate professional development or recent qualifications

2.3 A willingness to undertake further professional development and training

2.4 Training or experience in nurturing approaches

2.5 Evidence of ‘Team Teach’ training or a willingness to undergo training

3.1 A high standard of classroom practice

3.2 A clear educational philosophy that promotes child centred learning

3.3 Commitment to providing an effective learning/nurturing environment through the 6 Principles of Nurture

3.4 Commitment to effective approaches to SEN teaching and learning, including a strong

interest in communication strategies

3.5 A knowledge of appropriate curriculum and assessment strategies

3.6 The ability to plan for the delivery of the curriculum

3.7 Use of ICT within lessons

3.8 A clear understanding of, and commitment to, positive behaviour management

3.9 Commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding procedures

4.1 Ability to maintain high professional standards at all time, keeping with the school’s vision and values

4.2 A high level of resilience

4.3 A good level of physical fitness

What the school offers its staff

At Southgate School, we believe in transforming the lives of our pupils. We are seeking a dedicated teacher to come and join our team who is committed to the principles of nurture and places young people at the heart of everything they do.

At Southgate School we provide exceptional educational opportunities for children aged 4-16 years with complex needs who are working significantly below expected levels. We value creativity and the ability to make a real difference in the lives of our incredible young people.

What We Offer:

• Extensive and supportive induction programme
• Ongoing and supportive performance management
• Continuous professional development
• Coaching and mentoring
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and distributed leadership
• Access to wider support and employee healthcare with a focus on wellbeing initiatives

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Job Description.docx - 176 KB (opens in new tab)

Personnel_Specification.doc - 79.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Southgate School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 181 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southgate School website
• Email address: josephine.hallas@southgateschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 014840504544
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southgate-school-huddersfield

Arranging a visit to Southgate School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email josephine.hallas@southgateschool.co.uk.

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