Specialist Teacher

St Martin's CofE Primary School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1HW

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  14 July 2026

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: London Fringe

Specialist Teacher job summary

Specialist Teacher – New Inclusion Provision

Start Date: 1 September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Salary: London Fringe

Contract: Fixed term (possibility of extension subject to successful review of the provision)

Hours: Up to full-time (part-time applications considered)

Closing Date: Friday 31 July 2026, 12 noon

Could you help shape the future of inclusion at St Martin’s?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join St Martin’s C of E Primary School at an exciting point in our journey.

Following the successful securing of additional funding, we are establishing an innovative new inclusion provision designed to enable children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and other pupils with additional needs, to flourish within mainstream education.

At St Martin’s, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to belong, participate and succeed within their mainstream school community. Our new inclusion provision has been created to provide personalised support that removes barriers to learning, develops confidence and resilience, and equips children with the skills they need to thrive alongside their peers.

We are seeking an outstanding teacher with a passion for inclusion who wants to play a leading role in developing this provision from the very beginning. Working alongside our experienced SEND team and a dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistant, you will help create a nurturing, ambitious and flexible environment where children develop the confidence, skills and resilience they need to succeed in school.

This is far more than an intervention role. It is an opportunity to influence whole-school inclusive practice, work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals, and make a lasting difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of inclusive teaching.

• Has experience of supporting pupils with SEND, particularly those with communication, interaction, social, emotional or regulation needs.

• Believes every child can thrive with the right support, high expectations and positive relationships.

• Can design creative, personalised learning opportunities that remove barriers to learning.

• Enjoys working collaboratively with families, colleagues and external agencies.

• Is reflective, organised and committed to evaluating the impact of their work.

• Has the enthusiasm and resilience to help establish an exciting new provision from the ground up.

• Wants to contribute to wider school improvement and continue developing professionally.

In return, we can offer:

• The opportunity to shape an exciting new inclusion provision from its inception.

• Highly motivated children who enjoy learning.

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious staff team.

• Excellent professional development opportunities through our Multi Academy Trust.

• Dedicated leadership support and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

• Well-resourced learning environments and extensive school grounds.

• A school where inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do.

• Opportunities to develop leadership responsibilities over time.

At St Martin’s C of E Primary School, we are committed to inspiring every child to be the best they can be. We believe that great schools are built on kindness, ambition and high expectations, and we are looking for someone who shares those values.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. We would be delighted to meet you and show you what makes St Martin’s such a special place to work.

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

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.

About St Martin's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Martin's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-martin-s-cofe-primary-school-dorking

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