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Teacher - Fixed Term

St Francis Special School, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN

This job expired on 14 July 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 9:37am

• Date listed

  13 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 - 31 December 2026 - may be extended
• Pay scale: MPR, UPR (for an exceptional candidiate) + SEN Minimum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a practitioner who has:

• experience of using TEACCH principles to structure learning environments
• knowledge and practical experience of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) strategies to support pupils
• experience of working with pupils who have SEND
• excellent teaching and classroom skills
• the ability to plan, implement and evaluate
• the ability to tailor individual teaching programmes for pupils with complex learning difficulties
• the ability to motivate, lead, manage and develop staff
• the ability to communicate well and develop effective relationships/partnerships with parents and carers
• good organisational skills

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• Career progression opportunities within a growing federation

• Comprehensive CPD and staff training to support your development • Work in a warm, friendly and supportive team that puts pupils at the heart of everything we do

• Be part of a community with the strapline “A Family of Learning”

• Working at the federation, will enhance your CV because you will gain knowledge, skills and understanding of a range of special educational needs.

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

The federation is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children 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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Federation Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 239 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Francis Special School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 115 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Francis Special School website
• Email address: adminoffice@heathfield.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01329512804
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-special-school

SEN

Arranging a visit to St Francis Special School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@heathfield.hants.sch.uk.

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