Teacher

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

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (655)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Main Scale/UPS + SEN1

Teacher job summary

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:

INNOVATE

• You think creatively about educational approaches
• You adapt and develop new strategies for unique learning needs
• You embrace technology and novel teaching methods

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

JOIN US

At The St. Christopher School, every day presents opportunities to make meaningful connections, celebrate progress, and profoundly impact young lives within a supportive 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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 270 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The St Christopher School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-st-christopher-school

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