20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    6 October 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 September 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

This vacancy arises as our school is growing in size, with new purpose built learning spaces and resources to meet the needs of our school community. Teaching staff are well supported, have a varied and effective professional learning offer and work in partnership with on-site therapists to support planning and delivery of teaching and learning. If you are a teacher with relevant experience of teaching pupils with special educational needs or with a commitment to developing your skills and experience within a specialist environment, we would like to hear from you.


What the school offers its staff

What to expect:

• Be part of a friendly and outward looking school with wonderful pupils, supportive families and a strong, positive staff team ethos;

• Varied and relevant opportunities for continued professional learning and development;

• Take part in dynamic and collaborative planning opportunities with like-minded colleagues;

• Engage in innovative multi-disciplinary working, with on-site therapists and regular multi-disciplinary meetings;

• Plan and deliver high quality learning opportunities with a well designed curriculum, many learning resources and facilities within the wider community;

• Use technology to support teaching, learning and assessment;

• Promote communication and interaction in a range of settings including the Literacy Lounge, Forest School, MiLE Sensory Room, Balance Flow, trampoline, soft play and swing rooms and outdoor learning areas;

• Enjoy a new, enjoyable and rewarding challenge!

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

Samuel Pepys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, medical check and two satisfactory references, requested prior to interview. In line with KCSIE guidance and as part of due diligence an online check will take place for shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Samuel Pepys School

School type
Special school, ages 3 to 19
School size
124 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01480375012

Samuel Pepys is a Cambridgeshire area special school for 140 wonderful pupils (Increasing to 165) aged 3 to 19 years living in St. Neots and the surrounding area. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care
Plan to meet their severe and complex needs. Our pupils inspire and teach us a lot and we are committed to ensuring everyone achieves their full potential through fun, innovative, purposeful and engaging learning opportunities. We are proud to work in partnership with families and other professionals, with the dedicated support of Governors. .

Arranging a visit to Samuel Pepys School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@samuelpepys.cambs.sch.uk.

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