19 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    3 September 2025

  • Closing date

    26 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 June 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time: 1 FTE Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to UPS 3 (depending on skills and experience)

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Have experience teaching students aged 14+
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of SEN, with experience in mainstream or specialist education with a sound knowledge of appropriate qualifications and accreditations.
  • Be driven to make a real difference in the lives of our students
  • Have high aspirations for all learners and a commitment to enabling them to reach their full potential

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

  • A highly supportive and dedicated leadership team
  • Comprehensive training and CPD opportunities
  • A strong staff wellbeing programme, including Employee Assistance
  • A vibrant, inclusive and friendly school community

Further details about the role

“Children flourish and shine at Nancealverne School”

Nancealverne School is a proud member of the Special Partnership Trust and a forward-thinking, inclusive special school based in Penzance. We cater for children and young people aged 3–19 with a wide range of complex needs, including moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Post-14 SEN Teacher to join our Upper School team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for inclusive education and the skills to inspire and support learners with diverse needs. Whether you're currently teaching in mainstream or already have experience in specialist settings, if you're committed to helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jjackson@nancealverne.org.uk

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About Nancealverne School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 19
School size
96 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01736365039

At Nancealverne school we are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of our pupils. Staff and governors have high aspirations for our children and young people through a broad and varied curriculum; highly structured; differentiated and personalised learning programmes. We provide a specialist; high quality and relevant education for young people aged 3-19 who have moderate to complex learning difficulties. This focuses on individual, personal and academic achievement-setting high expectations for all.

Arranging a visit to Nancealverne School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jjackson@nancealverne.org.uk.

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