ASD Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Mary Rose Academy; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN Allowance

Job summary

Mary Rose Academy in Portsmouth, part of Solent Academies Trust, is seeking an inspiring teacher to join our Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties classes on maternity cover, with a view to extension. Start date April 2027, or to be negotiated.

We value a nurturing environment with high-quality coaching and SEN support, and offer a SEN Allowance within the Teacher Pay Scale. This position provides the chance to make a real difference in pupils with significant learning needs.

Job description

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Mary Rose Academy is looking to recruit an inspiring teacher to join our amazing team in our Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties classes, as Maternity Cover (with a view to extend should vacancy arise), start date April 2027, or to be negotiated.

Personal attributes

As the founding school of Solent Academies Trust, Mary Rose is a high performing setting which caters for pupils aged 2 -19. All pupils attending Mary Rose have profound or severe learning difficulties alongside a diverse range of diagnoses and needs, including Autism and highly complex medical conditions.

We are seeking a teacher who cares passionately about the education and wellbeing of pupils with special educational needs and their families.

At Solent Academies Trust, we are proud to be a community built on connection, respect, and belonging.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches

We will provide high-quality coaching, support and professional development. You will have the opportunity to be innovative, creative and have fun, whilst making a real difference to the lives of our pupils who face significant challenges in their learning and development. We value our employees and as part of our pay structure we pay a SEN Allowance.

Salary & Benefits

Teacher Pay Scale + SEN Allowance

Salary from £34,069 to £46,940 per year

Location

Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8GT

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Closing date for applications is Monday 30 th November 2026

Interviews will be held on Monday 7 th December 2026, all day

Equal opportunities

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.