SEN Class Teacher

Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NS

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers Main Pay Scale plus SEN Allowance.

SEN Class Teacher job summary

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Rowan Gate Primary School is a highly successful, forward-thinking special school for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and committed teacher to join our dedicated team and help our pupils achieve their fullest potential.

Whether you are an experienced SEND practitioner or an outstanding teacher looking to develop your career in specialist education, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and ambitious school where every day brings the chance to change a child's life.

Why Join Rowan Gate?

• Be part of a highly respected and successful special school with a strong reputation for excellence in SEND education.
• Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, support staff and leaders who are committed to collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Access high-quality professional development, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
• Enjoy a supportive culture where staff wellbeing, reflective practice and professional growth are valued.
• Help shape the lives of children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties, making a meaningful difference every day.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and inspirational teacher who will:

• Create engaging, personalised learning experiences that enable every pupil to thrive.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and multi-agency professionals.
• Set high expectations and celebrate every step of progress, however small.
• Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to continually developing their skills and expertise.
• Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Upper Pay Scale Teachers are warmly encouraged to apply.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, please contact hr@rowangate.northants.sch.uk.

Rowan Gate Primary School operates across multiple sites. Successful candidates must be willing and able to work across any of our locations as required.

Safeguarding

Rowan Gate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, health clearance and all other pre-employment checks.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

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 Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 309 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rowan-gate-primary-school-two-sites-and-satellite

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