24 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    27 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    2 April 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650 to £49,084 Per year

Additional allowances

+ SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full & Part Time Positions Available -September 2025 start

Due to ongoing expansion, we are looking for Class Teachers to join us in September 2025 and we welcome teachers at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re a newly qualified teacher (ECT) taking your first steps in the profession or an experienced educator eager to further develop your skills, we may have opportunities for you.

We encourage applications from mainstream colleagues considering a rewarding transition into Special Educational Needs (SEN) education, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements to balance personal and professional commitments.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with special needs? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About our School:
The Avenue Special Needs School, based in Tilehurst in Reading, supports over 250 pupils aged 3-19 with severe or profound learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and autism. Our small, well-resourced classes and dynamic approach foster active, healthy lives and engaging education both in and out of the classroom.

Conveniently located, the school is easily accessible via multiple local bus routes, and on-site parking is available for added convenience.

About the Role:

We are looking for motivated and resilient teachers who can:

  • Deliver a creative, flexible, and differentiated curriculum tailored to the individual needs of pupils.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
  • Work collaboratively with support staff, families, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each pupil.
  • Foster a classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

This is a challenging but highly rewarding role that requires a proactive approach, emotional resilience, and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of every pupil.

What We Offer:

  • A great place to work with friendly colleagues, an excellent work life balance and good terms and conditions of employment.
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development tailored to your needs.
  • Access to staff well-being initiatives, including wellness days and mental health support.
  • Opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking school.
  • A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

What the school offers its staff

To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website www.avenue.reading.sch.uk and fill in the forms you’ll find in the Teacher recruitment section.

All completed application forms must be returned to recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk. Please state whether you are looking for full time or part time hours.

For more information and/or to arrange a tour of the school, please call Vanessa Carrick – HR Manager on 0118 214 5257.

Closing date 9.00am on Monday 28th April. Interviews will take place week commencing 5th May 2025.

All employees of The Avenue School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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Additional documents

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

About The Avenue Special School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 19
School size
233 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

The Avenue School Special Needs Academy is a day special school for boys and girls from the age of 2 – 19 with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Arranging a visit to The Avenue Special School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk.

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