Qualified SEN Teacher (Inclusion POD)
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN47 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
7 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS
Additional allowances
MPS
Qualified SEN Teacher (Inclusion POD) job summary
Contract: Full time / Part time considered
Start date: September 2026 (flexible)
Location: Archbishop Courtenay School — Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust
About us
We are a warm, diverse and aspirational primary school where every pupil is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Our vision — “a haven of hope and aspiration” — is lived out through our values of Compassion, Friendship, Resilience, Respect and Aspiration. With 50% EAL, 38% pupil premium, 22% SEND and an inclusive culture, we celebrate difference and believe every child has the right to an education that helps them thrive.
The role
We are seeking a happy, energetic and inspirational Qualified SEN Teacher to join our Inclusion POD. You will work closely with our SENCo, SEN Teaching Assistant and class teachers to plan and deliver high-quality, evidence-informed provision that accelerates learning and builds pupils’ confidence.
Key responsibilities
Plan and deliver targeted maths and English lessons for pupils with SEND within the Inclusion POD.
Lead and deliver a range of small-group and one-to-one interventions (reading, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, handwriting, maths facts, self-regulation strategies).
Work alongside the SENCo to assess needs, set SMART targets and evaluate progress using school systems.
Co‑produce personalised plans with class teachers and TAs, ensuring the universal classroom offer is strengthened and reasonable adjustments are in place.
Model adaptive teaching strategies and support staff to use evidence-based approaches (scaffolding, structured routines, multisensory approaches).
Promote pupils’ independence, resilience and well‑being; teach metacognitive and self-regulation skills.
Maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews and attend multi-agency meetings as required.
Person specification — what we’re looking for
Qualified teacher with QTS and experience of teaching pupils with SEND in primary settings.
Strong subject knowledge in KS1 and/or KS2 maths and English and experience delivering intervention programmes.
Skilled in assessing needs, writing effective learning targets and evidencing progress.
Confident working alongside SENCo and TAs to develop inclusive practice across the school.
A positive, creative and reflective practitioner who builds warm relationships and high expectations.
Commitment to our school values and to ensuring every pupil is enabled to flourish.
We offer
A wonderfully supportive, friendly and ambitious team.
Time and professional development to lead and evaluate SEND provision.
A highly inclusive school community where staff wellbeing and collaborative working are prioritised.
Main pay scale salary plus access to trust continuing professional development.
Archbishop Courtenay is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information about the job
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 329 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
On behalf of myself and my team of dedicated staff and governors, I am delighted to welcome you to Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, a place where our children feel safe and secure, and know they are cherished.
Nurture extends beyond the classroom with our offer of support to families, along with our strong belief in fostering all our relationships with kindness and compassion. Our vision is threaded throughout our school, it is its heartbeat, it shapes everything we do. Archbishop Courtenay is a safe haven for all our community, offering hope and aspiration to all our children as they travel on their journey through our school. We offer a firm foundation for our unique and diverse pupils, respecting each child’s individuality to ensure they learn to value themselves and others, not only within our school family but beyond. We do this though our broad and balanced curriculum, providing a rich menu of exciting and motivating learning activities that make creative links between all aspects of our children’s learning. We encourage our children to use their imaginations to inspire their love of learning and develop a sense of wonder.
We are guided along our spiritual path by God’s love, reflecting on the world, our lives, whilst drawing on our school values, compassion, friendship, resilience, aspiration and respect. This makes us part of a strong, resilient and proud community ready to thrive and flourish together.
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is proud to be an active member of Aquila Trust. To find out more about the Trust, visit their website - www.aquilatrust.co.uk
We would love you to come and see our school in action so please do not hesitate to contact us direct and arrange a visit.
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