SEND Teacher

Danecourt School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6AA

43 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP or TBC

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) MPS 1 - 6 (£32,916 - £45,352) / UPS (£47,475 - £51,048) + SEND Allowance

SEND Teacher job summary

Join Danecourt School as a SEND Teacher! Small classes. Specialist support. The opportunity to make a difference every day.

Hours: Full time teaching hours

Contract: Permanent

Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP or TBC

Actual Salary: MPS 1 - 6 (£32,916 - £45,352) / UPS (£47,475 - £51,048) + SEND Allowance

Could Danecourt be your next step?

Danecourt is an award-winning special school supporting children with complex needs, including autism, communication needs and sensory processing differences. Our specialist practice has been recognised through the Medway Parents and Carers Forum SEND Awards, where Danecourt was named winner of the Primary Special School Provision award.

And our impact reaches beyond Danecourt.

Through the Maritime Outreach Support Service, our specialist expertise is helping colleagues in other schools strengthen SEND practice and create more inclusive environments for children. It's an opportunity to be part of a school that isn't only developing its own provision, but actively contributing to better SEND support across the wider education community.

Danecourt is continuing to grow, with new provision opening as we expand the specialist support available to children and families across Medway. It's an exciting time to join us and play a part in what comes next.

Our teachers work with small classes and are supported by skilled Teaching Assistants, therapists and specialist colleagues who work together around each child.

Progress looks different here - and that's what makes the role so rewarding.

Want to see Danecourt for yourself? Watch our video for an insight into life at Danecourt or join us at our next Open Day on Monday 28 September 2026. For Open Day information, contact recruitment@matoffice.org.

About The Role

As a SEND Teacher at Danecourt, you'll create personalised and engaging learning experiences that reflect each child's individual strengths, needs and next steps.

You'll lead your class team, work collaboratively with therapists and other professionals and build strong relationships with families so that children receive joined-up support both at school and beyond.

You'll have the freedom to be creative, adapt your teaching and celebrate progress in all its forms - from developing communication and independence to building relationships, confidence and a love of learning.
Who You Are

We’re looking for a teacher who

• Holds QTS and is passionate about helping children with SEND thrive
• Brings creativity, curiosity and flexibility to teaching and learning
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Is patient, resilient and able to recognise and celebrate individual progress
• Wants to continue learning and developing their SEND practice

Specialist SEND experience would be valuable, but just as important is your approach. If you're an excellent teacher who is curious about specialist education and ready to learn, we'd encourage you to explore the opportunity.

What We Offer At Danecourt, you'll join a specialist community where colleagues work together, share expertise and genuinely celebrate the difference they make.Here's what you can expect:

• Small classes supported by skilled Teaching Assistants, therapists and specialist colleague
• Protected PPA time, including the opportunity to work from home one day every fortnight
• A collaborative approach to planning, teaching and supporting individual pupils
• High-quality SEND-focused CPD and opportunities to learn from specialists across Danecourt and Maritime
• Clear career pathways, with opportunities to develop your practice, take on additional responsibility and progress into leadership
• Opportunities to contribute to our Maritime Outreach Support Service, sharing specialist knowledge and helping strengthen SEND practice beyond Danecourt
• The opportunity to be part of an award-winning and growing specialist school, contributing to the continued development of our provision
• Teachers' Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• A comprehensive wellbeing offer, including our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Occupational Health support
• Lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits including Cycle to Work, Blue Light Card, eye care vouchers and a range of employee discounts

Come and Discover DanecourtChoosing a specialist setting can be a big career decision, so we'd encourage you to come and experience Danecourt before you apply. Arrange a visit, attend one of our Open Days or watch our video to meet our team and get a feel for what teaching here is really like.

To arrange a school visit, contact us on 01634 232589.

You'll also find more about Danecourt, the role, our people and working for Maritime Academy Trust in the Candidate Information Pack.

Apply via My New Term. We may interview and appoint as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Danecourt School and Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and online checks in line with current safeguarding guidance. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at all levels.

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

Maritime Academy Trust is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

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 Danecourt School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 291 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Danecourt School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danecourt-school

Danecourt is a special school catering for primary aged children who have special educational needs. The school caters for children with a wide breadth of need including complex learning difficulties, autism and social emotional mental health needs.

At Danecourt our mission is to provide all pupils with a “stimulating learning environment that allows children to explore through a personalised curriculum to become STARS!

Self reliant Team Player Aspirational Resilient Successful

The highly trained staff teams maintain high expectations of what each individual pupil is able to achieve, striving to ensure that they all achieve their maximum potential; celebrating difference and encouraging curiosity and creativity. Staff work collaboratively with families and a range of other agencies in order to meet the pupils needs and as a result, they make strong progress academically, emotionally and socially. Pupil achievement is hugely valued and celebrated in a manner that is meaningful and appropriate for each pupil.

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