Full Time Teacher with TLR – Primary Department Lead

St Francis Special School, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN

19 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPR- UPR + SEN Minimum + TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced teacher with a passion for Special Educational Needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, creative environment and want to help shape an outstanding Primary Department?

The Federation of Heathfield and St Francis Schools provides high‑quality education for pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. We are committed to inclusive, personalised learning with a strong emphasis on communication, emotional wellbeing and independence.

We are seeking a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic SEN teacher to lead our Primary Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated practitioner who believes in empowering pupils with complex needs to achieve their very best.

We are looking for a Primary Department Lead who:

is an experienced Primary SEN teacher (essential)
has EYFS training
has strong knowledge and experience of working with pupils with SEND
demonstrates excellent teaching and classroom practice
can plan, implement and evaluate high‑quality learning
can tailor individual programmes for pupils with complex needs
can motivate, lead and develop staff and foster collaborative practice
communicates effectively with parents, carers and multi‑agency partners
has strong organisational skills and initiative

Preferable experience (training can be provided for the right candidate):

EYFS training
experience of teaching pupils with SLD and complex ASD
use of TEACCH approaches
knowledge and practical use of AAC, including a range of communication strategies

Exceptional Candidates – Leading Practitioner Route

For very exceptional applicants with the right level of expertise, experience and impact, we would be willing to consider appointing to the role as a Leading Practitioner, with responsibilities for modelling and developing high‑quality teaching and learning across the school.

If you believe you could bring this level of expertise, we encourage you to apply and indicate your interest.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

A warm, dedicated community committed to celebrating every achievement.
Highly supportive and collaborative teams across the federation.
Opportunities to lead significant areas of school development.
Pupils whose enthusiasm, resilience and personalities make every day meaningful.
A school culture rooted in respect, trust and professional growth.

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.

How to Apply

For full details and an application form, please visit our website: www.federationheathfieldstfrancis.co.uk

Visits to the federation are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please call: 01329 512804

Completed applications should be emailed to: adminoffice@st-francis.hants.sch.uk

The Federation is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

The federation is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.