Class Teacher (SEN)
Fitzwaryn School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9ET17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1-U3. Actual Salary £19,749.60 -£30,628.80+SEN1 £1672.20
Class Teacher (SEN) job summary
‘Through learning to learn, pupils will access society....’
Are you a dedicated and passionate teacher committed to transforming the lives of children and young people with additional needs?
Located in the heart of Wantage, Fitzwaryn School is highly regarded as an outstanding provision for educating children and young people aged 3-19 with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound & multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and autism (ASD).
The school has a fantastic, purpose-built environment that enables us to deliver an exciting and diverse curriculum for each and every child so that they leave with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully engage in the next stage of their lives. Our staff are empowered to share ideas, lead change, and shape provision. Whether you’re an experienced SEN teacher or early in your career, you’ll find a genuine opportunity to make a lifelong impact.
What we Offer
- Competitive salary + SEN allowance, and scope for a TLR
- Fully funded CPD, mentoring & coaching
- A trust-wide commitment to wellbeing, including paid wellbeing days, generous PPA time, and free on-site parking
- Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
- Access to an employee assistance programme
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Employee referral scheme (earn up to £500 for successful referrals)
- Highly resourced classrooms, small class sizes and access to multidisciplinary teams
- A strong safeguarding and therapeutic culture
About the Role
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils’ developmental needs
- Use assessment effectively to inform teaching, interventions and personalised progress
- Promote a safe, nurturing environment that supports wellbeing, independence and dignity
- Work closely with therapists, support staff and families to provide holistic support
- Contribute to whole-school development and our inclusive, forward-thinking ethos
- Engage in professional learning and share best practice across the school
Who We’re Looking For
- Qualified teacher status (QTS)
- Experience in an SEN setting (SLD, PMLD, ASD) or strong understanding of these needs
- Knowledge of current SEN legislation, assessment and best practice
- Creative, adaptable and committed to meeting diverse learning needs
- A resilient, positive team player who builds strong relationships with pupils and families
- A reflective practitioner with a growth mindset
How to Apply
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, please Apply online via the link provided. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact the School Business Manager, at recruitment@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk - we would love to show you what makes Fitzwaryn such a special place.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
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 Fitzwaryn School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 125 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fitzwaryn School website
Fitzwaryn is an Outstanding Special School for children and young people from 3 – 19 years old whose Special Educational Needs range from Moderate Learning Difficulties through to Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.
The school is situated in Wantage, a small but growing market town in Oxfordshire. We have a fantastic, up to the minute, purpose built environment that enables us to deliver an exciting and diverse curriculum for each and every child. We continually strive to further develop our educational offer and in recent times we have added a Horticulture area and a bike track to our outside provision.
The school is organised into 11 classes including provision for EYFS and Post 16. Our dedicated staff team are committed to providing the best possible education for the pupils at the school, grasping every opportunity to provide a rich and diverse curriculum which often takes place outside the classroom. The staff team is committed to further developing their own skills and expertise through the Continuing Professional Development offered at the school. We work closely with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure we are meeting the diverse needs of all of the pupils.
Our vision of ‘through learning to learn, pupils will access society’ underpins all that we do with the aim that all of the pupils who have been with us leave with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully engage in the next stage of their lives and of course with fantastic memories of their time at Fitzwaryn!
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