Early Years Class Teacher

Portesbery School; Deepcut; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique special educational institution in Deepcut is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Class Teacher to support pupils with special educational needs. The role includes ensuring high-quality communication, independence, and life skills for children aged 3-19. Applicants should be imaginative and resilient, ready to join a well-trained team. The position offers a support program and career progression opportunities, with a salary up to M6 and UPS plus allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Required to have a DBS check.
• Experience of working with SEND children desirable.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Join our vision to ensure students achieve communication and life skills.
• Work with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Receive a full induction and support programme.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Imaginative

Energetic

Team player

Resilient

Experience with SEND children

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Early Career Teacher (ECT) qualification

Job description

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Early Years Class Teacher (SEN)

Portesbery School is a very special school for pupils between the ages of 3-19. We have vacancy for a Class Teacher to join our team at our impressive, purpose-built school in Deepcut.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our progressive and successful school for Children and Young Adults with a range of Special Educational Needs, from Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties to Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Some students have complex medical conditions and / or physical disabilities.

Required to start as soon as possible.

This position is open to newly qualified (ECT) applicants.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for an enthusiastic, imaginative and energetic Early Years Class Teacher to join our school’s vision of ensuring that our students achieve high quality communication, independence and life skills. You need to be committed to improving life outcomes for young people, open to learning new skills, and a team player. The role can include working with young people with challenging behaviour, so you should be physically and emotionally resilient as well.

We are a supportive, happy, caring and hardworking school who put children at the heart of all we do.

Experience of working with SEND children desirable, but you would be joining an experienced, dedicated and well-trained team and would receive a full induction and support programme, as well as benefiting from a wide range of CPD and career progression opportunities.

Our May 2023 Ofsted inspection noted that “During the inspection, one member of staff captured the views of many. They described the school as a ‘magical place’. Staff feel well supported by the headteacher and other leaders. Their workload and well-being are prioritised.”

We are very proud of our school community; please look at our website for lots more information.

Please note that advance visits to the school are essential - if you would like to make an appointment please contact the school office.

The successful applicants will be required to have a DBS check.

Salary & Benefits

MPS (up to M6), UPS + Additional SEN Allowance + Fringe

(ECT's are welcome to apply).

Closing date : Friday 9th January 2026 at 12 : 00pm (Applicants will be notified by email)

Interview date : TBC

Employment start date : As soon as possible

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than scheduled if the position becomes filled.

Safeguarding Statement

Portesbery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.