OUTREACH TEACHER
Phoenix School, London, E3 2AD25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + SEN 1 Allowance
Additional allowances
SEN 1 Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dynamic Outreach Teacher to join our exciting and innovative Phoenix Outreach Service. Our service supports autistic children and young people in all Tower Hamlets mainstream school settings. We are based at Phoenix Special School, providing a unique opportunity to link outstanding specialist teaching and support with inclusive mainstream settings.
Phoenix School is a well-established with over 500 Students. It is an Outstanding (Ofsted 2024) special school for students aged 3-19 with severe language and communication difficulties including autism. The school offers a unique service to the children of Tower Hamlets. We are an award-winning school and accredited through the National Autistic Society; praised for our creative approach to working with autistic children. Phoenix was awarded a commendation for its excellent work across the school. We have opportunities in the Primary and the Upper school including 6th form, Primary Mainstream Specialist Classrooms and the Phoenix Satellites
The Phoenix Outreach Service supports over 80 settings including nurseries, primary and secondary schools. There are approximately 2000 pupils on our service caseload aged between 3 and 19. Tower Hamlets is renowned as a borough with a very inclusive ethos, and these values are evident in the schools that we support. You can find out more about our service and the way that we work through our service flyer on Phoenix's website.
You will be working in a position across a range of primary and secondary school settings, to support inclusive teaching practice and cultures. The role involves direct work with pupils, curriculum planning with teachers, contributing to behaviour support plans, and providing training for parents and professionals. It is a varied and exciting role, so the successful candidate will need to work flexibly and creatively.
What the school offers its staff
You will:
- be willing to make an outstanding contribution to our service
- be committed to high standards and improving achievement for all
- be able to work in partnership with parents, governors, other professionals and the wider community
If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive
to take on this role and become a member of our team, we would very much like
to hear from you.
How to apply
The application form can be found on the school website - www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk and TES
Please return completed application form to: recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk – CVs not accepted
Closing date: 5pm 13th April 2026
Shortlisting: 15th April 2026
Interviews/Assessment: W/C 20th April 2026
It will not be possible to re-arrange these dates.
If you are intending to apply, please ensure you are available to attend for an interview.
If you would like to discuss the post or visit, please contact: Eloise Thomas ethomas@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Phoenix School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 502 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Phoenix School website
- Email address
- recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02089804740
Special School for children with Autism
Arranging a visit to Phoenix School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
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