Specialist Teacher (ASC/MLD)
Deer Park School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2HT12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR
Specialist Teacher (ASC/MLD) job summary
Specialist Teacher (ASC/MLD)
September 2026
Deer Park School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary school which opened in September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1050 when full.
As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint new members to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision.
Are you an inspirational teacher looking to make a difference for pupils with SEND? Deer Park School is seeking a dedicated ASC/MLD specialist or primary trained KS2 teacher with suitable experience to lead, design and deliver high quality learning experiences for students through our new resourced provision opening to students in September 2026 as well as delivering lessons in the main school.
The successful candidate will also work to guide staff and share expertise in supporting the needs of students with SEND needs across the school. We are seeking an innovative, reflective and inclusive practitioner who will join us in shaping and growing this new provision in an exciting chapter for the school and its students.
The Role
- Working as a specialist teacher, you will:
- Work closely with the SENCO to ensure the teaching practice, learning support and learning environment for the resourced provision effectively supports our students.
- Design and implement an innovative and engaging curriculum for the resourced provision which is conducive to excellent pupil progress allowing students to access the national curriculum, Education for Life curriculum and activities that promote well-being and belonging. Ensure systems are in place to effectively assess student’s academic and personal progress.
- Deliver high-quality, adaptive teaching tailored to the complex sensory and communication needs of our pupils, ensuring Maths, English, and the wider curriculum are accessible and engaging.
- Work with the RP manager to establish and maintain a structured, calm and nurturing learning environment where children feel secure, are motivated to learn and able to thrive.
- Advocate for the needs of pupils with SEND needs across the wider school through delivery of lessons in the mainstream, acting as an advocate to RP students and working with teachers to refine their inclusive and adaptive practices across the school.
- Work with the RP manager to support the intake of new pupils into the centre and support in the management of transition processes for pupils moving on to secondary education or other provisions.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals in support of RP students including LA SEN case workers, SENCo, Learning Mentors, other teachers and external therapists to implement individual EHCP and personal goals.
- Build strong, empathetic relationships with parents and carers to ensure a consistent, supportive approach.
- Contribute to the vibrant wider life of the academy and the Trust
What You Will Bring
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
- Experience in effective curriculum design and resourcing, implementation and review/refine
Proven experience in / ability to demonstrate a deep interest and understanding of:
- SEND pedagogy, teaching and learning;
- Evidence of excellence in working with children with moderate learning difficulties and/or ASC/social communication difficulties either in secondary mainstream, KS2 primary setting/s or specialist settings.
- A resilient, patient, and creative approach to meeting the needs of students
- Innovation and enthusiasm for developing an exceptional provision within our school
- An ability to work flexibly, constructively and collegiately with colleagues and professionals
- A desire to engage in continuous professional development and be part of a forward-thinking team
"There is an extremely positive culture here based on the values of inclusion, kindness and community. This culture can be felt throughout the whole school and the values can be seen in pupils’ excellent behaviour and positive relationships with each other, and with staff. Parents are also extremely supportive of the school which many describe as a ‘family’”.
“The school’s curriculum is ambitious for every pupil. In all year groups, pupils take a broad range of subjects. Staff ensure that all pupils produce work of a high standard."-Ofsted 2023.
At Deer Park we:
- Give staff the freedom to be creative and passionate about their subject areas.
- Strive to stimulate each student’s enjoyment and love of learning. We bring joy to our curriculums.
- Work as a team to ensure that no child is left behind - that each child has an enriched experience.
- Ensure that all learners are supported and challenged to become polite, independent, resilient, confident and articulate individuals who are aspirational and ambitious.
- Insist on a culture of rights, respect and responsibility. We’re a kind school - and we are proud of how our students uphold these values and they are working towards their Silver UNICEF accreditation.
- Have an ethos that is inclusive, where each individual in the school community is valued and there is a focus on well-being and achievement.
- Deliver high quality professional learning for staff, developing strong and sustainable partnerships where innovative practice is jointly developed and linked to educational research and high-quality teaching and learning.
- Promote outstanding leadership at all levels to realise our vision.
We will ensure that the successful candidate has:
- Comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor.
- Continuous professional learning, development and improvement.
- The opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students.
Benefits of working for our Trust include:
- Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued.
- Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs.
- Many opportunities for career progression.
- Extensive department resources and facilities.
- RAISE a Hand day: One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events.
- Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
- Enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
- Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 13th May 2026.
Interviews to take place the week commencing the 18th May 2026.
Disclaimer: Please note due to the high volume of applications we receive; we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Therefore, it is advised to submit your application as early as possible as some interviews may take place, and the appointment may be made before the closing date is reached for the post. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications
RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Deer Park School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 697 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Deer Park School website
Deer Park School is a new seven-form entry secondary school which opened in September 2021 initially with four forms of Year 7 and growing to full capacity of seven forms of entry over the next seven years.
We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.
This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues joining us.
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