Class Teacher
The Wymering School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YBThis job expired on 23 February 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
3 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months, with possibility of extension (starting April 2026) - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
Additional allowances
SEN allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we’re looking for
We’re searching for a teacher who believes that relationships are the foundation of learning and who thrives in a nurturing, team-focused environment. You will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – we warmly welcome applications from both primary and secondary teachers.
- Be patient, approachable and emotionally intelligent, able to build strong, trusting relationships with young adolescents.
- Demonstrate strong and compassionate classroom management that motivates and engages learners.
- Bring energy, creativity and fresh thinking to teaching and learning.
- Value teamwork, shared reflection and professional growth.
- Share our unwavering commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
What the school offers its staff
- Why join us?
- Small class sizes and skilled support staff allow you to focus on meaningful teaching and real impact.
- The opportunity to change lives – often through small, powerful moments that stay with pupils forever.
- Early Friday finish – because wellbeing matters for staff too.
- Outstanding induction, mentoring and training opportunities.
- A genuinely supportive team that celebrates successes and supports each other through challenges (and those unforgettable school-day surprises!).
- Continuous professional development because we believe great teachers never stop learning.
- A deeply collaborative and inclusive culture where every voice is valued and challenges are faced together.
- A school that celebrates progress over perfection.
- A role where every day is different, rewarding and meaningful.
- As part of the Southern Education Trust, you will contribute to our shared vision: “Making Lives Better.” We are committed to helping students become knowledgeable, self-aware, independent and happy individuals who make a positive difference in the world.
Because here, your work truly matters.
Further information about the job
Not every teaching role changes lives. This one does – every single day.
About Us
At The Wymering School, part of the Southern Education Trust, we believe every child deserves to be seen, understood and empowered to succeed – no matter the challenges they face.
Our pupils are extraordinary young people with Social Communication and Interaction needs, Speech, Language and Communication difficulties, and high levels of anxiety and associated distressed behaviours. They teach us every day that progress isn’t always loud or obvious – sometimes it’s a raised hand, a brave attempt, or a moment of calm.
Our work is built on three core values: Kindness, Collaboration and Creativity. These are not just words – they shape how we teach, support and grow together.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and innovative teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis – someone ready to make a genuine difference during an important chapter in our pupils’ journeys. This role would also be a great opportunity for someone considering working in an SEN school for the first time, offering the chance to gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and see whether this rewarding setting is the right fit for them.
What you’ll be doing
As part of our welcoming and highly supportive team, you will:
- Design and deliver creative, engaging and purposeful lessons for KS3 pupils that spark curiosity and build confidence.
- Adapt learning in thoughtful and innovative ways, recognising each pupil’s strengths while supporting them through barriers.
- Create a classroom culture grounded in calmness, trust and kindness, where pupils feel safe to take risks and be themselves.
- Use assessment as a meaningful tool to celebrate progress, shape learning and unlock potential.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists, support staff and families – because we know the best outcomes happen when we work together.
- Contribute to the life and energy of the school community, sharing ideas, celebrating success and helping shape our future.
- Engage in professional development across The Wymering School and the Southern Education Trust, continually developing your craft and creativity as an educator.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted we would carry out an individual online search to demonstrate due diligence following the updated ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022' guidance.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Wymering School
- School type
- Free School, ages 9 to 16
- School size
- 73 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Wymering School website
- Email address
- recruitment@southern.education
Welcome to The Wymering School. We are a school community where we believe that positive relationships create positive outcomes. ‘Together’ is a word that you will feel and hear at The Wymering School, we believe in the importance of achieving as a community.
At Wymering pupils know that
-we are a diverse community where all ways of being are accepted
-learning looks different for everyone
-making mistakes is healthy and an important part of learning
-we never stop learning
-no ambition is too big
Pupils that attend the WYmering School have an EHCP with a primary need of Social, communication and interaction difficulties ( a neurodiverse profile) and high levels of anxiety and/ or associated challenging and distressed behaviour.
Wymering School’s highly pupil-centred approach wraps around each young person, building on their strengths, their personal interests and the positive aspects of their learning profiles. We overcome possible barriers pupils may face when learning and look for innovative and new ways to help them to progress and develop.
Our curriculum is life skills based and offers practical experiences out in the community and in adventure learning programme.
We know the importance of listening to each family’s story. Our family’s involvement in their child’s education helps us to secure the best outcomes for our pupils. We provide ongoing support for families and carers to feel confident and self-assured in understanding and supporting their children at home and assist them through periods of change and transition.
The Wymering School has a highly committed and skilled staff team who bring consistency and creativity to each day. Our Governing Body brings us high challenge and high support to help us fulfil our ambitions and our stakeholders bring variety and opportunity into our school.
Arranging a visit to The Wymering School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@southern.education.
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