Key Stage 2 SEND teacher

Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PJ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR1 - UPR3 (FTE: £32,916-£51,048 per annum + SEN)
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

Key Stage 2 SEND teacher job summary

Sir Peter Hall School

Key stage 2 SEND teacher

Contract Type: Permanent - Full time and Part time considered

Salary: MPR1 - UPR3 (FTE: £32,916-£51,048 per annum + SEN Allowance)

Start Date: 1st September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sir Peter Hall social emotional mental health (SEMH) school, part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust.

You will join our specialist team, contributing to shaping the lives of the children you will work with. Are you passionate about children with SEMH needs having the very best life chances? Do you love working alongside children teaching them new educational, social and vocational skills? Do you have high aspirations for children with SEMH needs and believe they deserve the very best opportunities? Do you want to be part of an exciting opportunity working with colleagues to enable the children at Sir Peter Hall school to flourish?

We are looking for an individual with a passion for children with SEMH to join our team and make an impact on the outcomes and welfare of our pupils. You will be able to work flexibly and be willing to learn new skills. You will have, or be willing to learn, excellent de-escalation and behaviour management skills. You will be prepared to teach pupils on a one-to-one basis as well as in small groups and whole class settings. Sir Peter Hall School is a growing school educating children between the ages of 9 - 16 who have a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan.

The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust with a strong network of special schools who work together. You will be supported in your role by an experienced leadership team who will be available to offer advice and guidance. Significant training and development opportunities will support your professional growth.

We invite prospective candidates to review the job description and person specification and when making an application to use the supporting information section of the application form to provide evidence of how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria.

For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher, Rosalind Towns by emailing office@sphschool.org  or telephone 01284649006

Closing Date: Monday 9:00am, 19th May 2026.

Interviews: Friday 22nd May 2026 

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sir Peter Hall School

• School type: Free Schools, ages 9 to 16
• School size: 56 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Peter Hall School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-peter-hall-school

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed