24 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    4 December 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    10 November 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Main Teachers Pay Scale + SEN1 allowance

SEND Class Teacher job summary

The successful candidate will deliver a broad, balanced, engaging and highly personalised curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our learners. They will support pupils to develop their communication, functional literacy and numeracy, social and emotional skills, independence and preparation for adulthood.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for their next steps in life.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who are passionate about inclusive education, personalised learning and preparing young people for a fulfilling adult life.

Please see job description and person specification for full details.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. Expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment subject to health checks, references, Enhanced DBS check, completion of staff suitability declaration and self-declaration forms will be required from all shortlisted candidates. Online searches are recommended by KCSIE 2022. The recruitment team carry out online searches - this is part of due diligence and carried out on any shortlisted candidates. Searches are to be done in line with GDPR UK/ DPA 2018 as a regulatory requirement. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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.

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About Sandgate School

Organisation type
Special school, ages 3 to 19
Size
166 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 19
Ofsted report
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Website
Sandgate School website
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Sandgate is special school for children and young people between the ages of 3-19 years.

We are a split site school and currently have a £6.5m new build in progress on our upper school site.

We take pride in fostering a positive and dynamic learning environment for students with severe learning difficulties

Our school has a large catchment area and accepts students with severe, profound and complex needs. Our students are diverse in terms of their abilities, interests, strengths and sense of humour and therefore, our staff team have a range of experience.

Our growth as a school shows that we are very forward thinking and enjoy working with partners to ensure that we are meeting the growing needs of our students in school and county wide.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people with severe learning difficulties? Are you dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

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