SEN Class Teacher (Secondary)

Capella House School, Twickenham, TW2 7SL

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  4 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (FTE) plus SEN allowance, salary dependent on experience (Main to Upper pay range, Outer London)

SEN Class Teacher (Secondary) job summary

Embark on a rewarding journey with Capella House school, a unique and innovative special school shaping the future of education for pupils aged 4 to 16 with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Capella House is not just a school; it's a forward-thinking community.

About Us

Capella House is part of The Auriga Academy Trust, a small local specialist academy chain. The Trust and its constituent special schools work in a close and supportive partnership with each school maintaining its unique identity and ethos. All Trust schools are in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, South West London which has excellent public transport links.

Capella House stands out for its unique approach to education. Our classes, with a maximum of 8 pupils, are supported by dedicated teachers, HLTAs, TAs, and our own team of speech, occupational therapists and assistants. We take pride in our inclusive and motivating teaching, delivering a bespoke curriculum adapted from the National Curriculum, supported by regular interventions. All our KS4 pupils have opportunities to access a range of qualifications, including Entry Level, Functional skills and GCSE.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and committed teacher to join our secondary site.

Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, be fast learners, and have the ability to work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. The role will involve teaching English to KS4 pupils completing the Entry Level qualification. While a background or specialism in English is preferred, it is not essential.

Whether you bring experience from mainstream education with a demonstrable interest in Special Educational Needs (SEN) or from a special education background, we encourage you to apply.

What Sets Us Apart

Capella House provides a warm, nurturing, and therapeutic approach for our pupils, which extends to our dedicated staff team. Fully supported by the senior leadership team, you'll find our outstanding staff and students make us a great place to work. Joining us means working with our amazing pupils, benefiting from our extensive CPD program and a generous PPA allowance, promoting a healthy work/life balance.

How to Apply

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Capella House for an informal discussion with the headteacher before submitting an application. We believe in building connections and ensuring that you understand the unique culture and opportunities that come with being a part of the Capella House community.

Closing date for applications:

There is no fixed closing date, as we are committed to finding the right candidate for this role. We encourage interested individuals to apply as soon as possible and the School to reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Interviews (planned) : ASAP

Capella House School and The Auriga Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the DBS barred list.

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 Capella House School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 87 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Capella House School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/capella-house-school

Capella House School is a unique Special School meeting the needs of learners with Speech, Language and Communication needs who deserve the very best support, opportunities and encouragement in order to reach their full potential. Our school opened in September 2019, in a new building with great facilities.

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