Secondary SEN Teacher (with Curriculum Lead)

Romans Field School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7AW

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or October 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale plus SEN1

Secondary SEN Teacher (with Curriculum Lead) job summary

Join us and make a real difference

Are you an enthusiastic, compassionate teacher who is committed to helping children overcome barriers and thrive? Romans Field School is looking for a dedicated Class Teacher and Curriculum Lead to join our warm, inclusive team. This is a chance to work in a specialist setting where creativity, collaboration and high expectations combine to build lasting success for every child.

We are looking for a teacher who can:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, well-structured lessons tailored to your pupils’ pathway (Shared, Structured or Scaffolded), using the National Curriculum and our RF curriculum adaptations.
• Use a range of approaches to assess progress, give constructive feedback and set clear targets that build on prior attainment.
• Create a safe, supportive and engaging environment that promotes social, emotional and academic development.
• Manage behaviour positively, implementing whole-school approaches that promote engagement, regulation and positive relationships.
• Work closely with parents, carers, colleagues and external agencies to provide a personalised learning journey for each child.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the ongoing improvement priorities in reading, writing and maths, and support the consistent implementation of our new curriculum plans.
• Take part in school duties, professional development and collaborative activities across the Federation.
• Uses a Trauma-informed approach.

This role offers genuine scope to make a measurable impact on children’s lives and to work as part of a dedicated, skilled team.

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Passionate about working with children with SEND and committed to inclusive practice.
• Confident in planning differentiated lessons and using assessment to secure progress.
• Skilled at building positive relationships and able to support children with regulation, engagement and behaviour.
• Open-minded, self-evaluative and adaptable — willing to learn and grow alongside the school.
• Able to communicate effectively with families and multi-disciplinary professionals.
• Committed to the school’s vision and values and to promoting the wellbeing and safety of every child.

Experience in specialist settings or with ASC, SEMH, Complex Needs or PDA is highly desirable. Qualified Teacher Status and evidence of continuing professional development are required.

What we offer

• A supportive, collaborative working environment within the Inclusive Learning Federation.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership at all levels as we build curriculum quality and consistency.
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking school investing in resources, sensory provision and personalised learning pathways.
• The fulfilment of seeing children develop independence, resilience and real life chances.
• Employ Assistant Programmes

If you're an experienced teacher ready to help create a communication-rich, inclusive learning environment for pupils - we’d love to hear from you! If you’d prefer to speak to someone directly, please don’t hesitate to call us. We also warmly welcome visits — come and see what we’re all about!

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The school is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. The Governors take child protection extremely seriously and all references offered will be followed up.

Online check will be completed for shortlisted candidates. If you do not have the formal qualifications specified but can demonstrate skills or experience of equivalent standards we would be interested in your application

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

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.

About Romans Field School

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 80 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Romans Field School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/romans-field-school

We are a special school for pupils for 5- 11 age
Primary need is SEMH, but we also have children with complex needs.
We have personalised learning programmes and can offer therapeutic support.
We are part of a federation with two mainstream schools which provides CPD opportunities for all staff and a range of opportunities for children.

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