Specialist SEN Teacher

The Harbour Schools Partnership, Exeter, EX2 5AW

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Specialist SEN Teacher job summary

Salary: MPS - UPS - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 0.66 FTE, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2027 (Monday to Friday 8.20-12.20)

Wilcombe is a vibrant, busy school, with a warm and welcoming staff who strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils. We are actively seeking to recruit a teacher with the vision, energy and resilience to support pupils with a variety of need in overcoming their barriers to learning.

We are looking for 0.66 teacher to lead or SEND Hub for children in years 1 - 3. This provision has been in place for over 4 years and is well-established, with the support of our school SENDCo. It caters for pupils with significant cognition and learning difficulties. every morning, whilst providing them with access to a rich curriculum within a mainstream setting. You will be working with a small class of approximately 8 children, delivering English and Maths teaching to them daily, alongside other interventions and provisions as outlined in individual children's EHCPs.

About the Role

As a Teacher, you will deliver high‑quality teaching and learning in line with the Teachers’ Standards. The successful candidate will initially work in key stage 1 (although there is scope to consider applicants with a preference to work in key stage 2)

Your key responsibilities will include:

Planning, preparing and teaching engaging lessons tailored to pupils’ individual needs Leading by example to secure high standards of behaviour, motivation and achievement Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, using data to inform planning and target‑setting Reporting to parents and contributing to school improvement processes Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment Working collaboratively with support staff and colleagues across the school Contributing to performance management, training, and whole‑school initiatives Upholding school values, behaviour expectations and community ethos

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who can bring positivity, professionalism and a strong commitment to children’s learning.

Essential attributes include:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an ECT Recent successful teaching experience in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 Strong behaviour management skills and understanding of high‑quality teaching and learning Ability to teach pupils of all abilities and use ICT effectively in lessons Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community

Desirable attributes include:

Experience leading a curriculum area Excellent ICT skills and ability to contribute to policy development Experience teaching across multiple primary key stages Ability to organise extra‑curricular activities

Why Join Us?

You’ll become part of a supportive, forward‑thinking school team that values collaboration, creativity and shared success. We offer:

Opportunities to influence practice and contribute to whole‑school improvement A commitment to staff development and CPD A positive, inclusive school ethos and welcoming community

If you’re an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who wants to inspire a love of learning and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Visits to the School: We warmly welcome visits to our school or the opportunity to talk on the telephone prior to applying.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 15th May 2026, interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th May 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You

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

Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

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 The Harbour Schools Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ventrus-limited

Ventrus is a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, we offer excellent career and development opportunities.

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