Teacher

The St Christopher School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Scale + SEN 1
• Additional allowances:

  Main Scale + SEN 1

Teacher job summary

Teacher required for September 2026

MAKE A DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERS

At The St. Christopher Special School, every day brings new discoveries. We're seeking exceptional educators to join our dedicated team in creating meaningful learning experiences for our remarkable students.

OUR STUDENTS

Our amazing learners (ages 3-19) have Autism Spectrum Disorder and co-existing conditions. Many are at early cognitive developmental stages with unique communication needs. They don't just attend our school—they inspire us daily with their perspectives, determination, and achievements.

WHO YOU ARE

You're more than just a teacher. You embody our core values:

NURTURE

You build strong relationships built on unconditional positive regard

You adapt and develop new strategies for unique learning needs

You support colleagues to develop and work as part of a team

EMPOWER

You build independence and confidence in our students

You recognise and nurture each child's potential

You create opportunities for meaningful choices and growth

INSPIRE

You celebrate achievements of all sizes

You maintain unwavering belief in our students' capabilities

You foster a positive, encouraging learning environment

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 The St Christopher School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 262 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The St Christopher School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-st-christopher-school

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