Teacher of SEND

South Charnwood High School, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9TB

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 August 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you:

• A primary specialist or specialist SEND secondary teacher with deep expertise in early literacy?

• Passionate about SEND and experienced in supporting pupils with Cognition and Learning and/or SEMH needs?

• An inspiring practitioner who believes in education as a force for transformation?

• Ready to design and deliver an ambitious, broad, and balanced curriculum for vulnerable learners?

• Committed to helping pupils build the confidence and emotional regulation needed to reintegrate into mainstream classes?

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you the chance to develop in a school with:

• Highly motivated, responsive and respectful pupils

• A supportive, collaborative and welcoming staff team

• Well-resourced and well-equipped SEND department

• A sensible marking policy that protects work–life balance

• High-quality professional development, including NPQs

Additionally, we are pleased to offer a range of staff benefits, including:

• A Cycle to Work scheme to support healthy and sustainable commuting

• Free on-site parking

• A beautiful rural campus providing a calm and inspiring working environment

• Free annual flu vaccinations to support staff wellbeing

• 50% staff reduction for Hiring and Lettings facilities

• Social and team-building events throughout the year

• Flexible or part-time working options where operationally possible

• Funded professional qualifications (e.g. NPQs, Masters modules)

• Family-friendly policies such as enhanced maternity, paternity or carers’ leave

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

As this job is designated as a 'regulated activity' an enhanced DBS check with Barred list check is essential.

'South Charnwood High School - Committed to safeguarding Children and Young People'

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of SEND Information pack May 26.docx.pdf - 319 KB (opens in new tab)

About South Charnwood High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 867 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Charnwood High School website
• Email address: recruitment@southcharnwood.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-charnwood-high-school

South Charnwood High School (Markfield) is an outstanding, oversubscribed and high-achieving 11-16 Secondary school. It lies in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, with easy access to the M1.

Arranging a visit to South Charnwood High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@southcharnwood.org.

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