Class Teacher - Specialist School

Protocol Education Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Southend is seeking a passionate Class Teacher dedicated to making a transformational difference in the lives of young people with severe, moderate, and complex needs. This role offers the opportunity to work creatively and collaboratively in a dynamic educational environment, supporting learners aged 3 to 19. Applicants from diverse teaching backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and prior experience in a SEND setting is not essential.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Looking for SEND, Primary, Secondary, EYFS or FE teachers.
• Qualifications and training required for this teaching role.
• Experience in a SEND setting is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class team with confidence and curiosity.
• Plan individually tailored learning approaches for each pupil.
• Ensure effective communication with families to support learning.

Skills

Creativity

Dedication

Listening

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Seeking a Class Teacher to Join a Specialist School in Southend!

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a real impact? Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting out in your teaching career, we welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about supporting learners with severe, moderate, and complex needs.

This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional special school for pupils aged 3 to 19, currently supporting 228 young people.

What We’re Looking For:

We're seeking teachers who are:

• Committed to making a transformational difference in the lives of young people

• Driven to support meaningful progress for learners and their families

• Open-minded and creative, ready to do things differently where needed

You Will:

• Lead a class team with confidence and curiosity

• Encourage creative, solution-focused collaboration

• Model outstanding teaching and set high expectations

• Plan highly individualised learning, often creating new approaches tailored to student needs

• Play a key role in Annual Reviews and work closely with families to shape shared priorities

• Actively listen to every voice around the learner and reflect this in your planning and support

• Lead on performance development within your class team

• Support teaching and learning through coaching and training

• Collaborate with Curriculum Leaders on curriculum planning and assessment

• Contribute to school-wide improvement through monitoring and evaluation

• Ensure safeguarding and communication with families is strong and consistent

• Help narrate each pupil’s journey and identify areas for growth

• Take part in the everyday running and organisation of the school

• Take on additional professional duties as delegated by the Headteacher

Experience:

Previous experience in a SEND setting is not essential — what matters most is your dedication, creativity, and drive to ensure every learner thrives.

If you're a SEND, Primary, Secondary, EYFS or FE teacher looking for an exciting new challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking school — APPLY NOW and become part of something truly special

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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