SEN Teacher at Vale of Evesham School

Valeofeveshamschool; Evesham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Evesham School seeks a passionate SEN Teacher to join on a maternity cover basis. The role focuses on pupils with complex learning needs, within an all-age special school setting from 4 to 18, requiring adaptability and high standards.

You will lead a team of teaching assistants, contribute to a safe, inclusive environment and deliver a broad, balanced curriculum. Start ASAP or January 2026, with a competitive MPS/UPS SEN allowance.

Qualifications

• Flexibility, adaptability and creativity to respond to change.
• Drive for excellence and willingness to be outstanding.
• Ability to lead a team of teaching assistants in the classroom.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class of pupils with complex learning needs in an all-age setting.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and deliver a broad curriculum.
• Support and supervise teaching assistants to maximise learning.

Skills

SEN teaching

Leadership

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About this Role

SEN Teacher

Contract: Maternity Cover

Salary Range: MPS/UPS with SEN Allowance

Start Date: ASAP or January 2026

Vale of Evesham School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher with a real passion for, and commitment to, teaching children with complex learning needs. Teachers with experience of working with pupils with complex learning needs within a special school or mainstream, with any age group are welcome to apply.

If you have a passion to make a positive difference to the lives of our pupils and can bring expertise and continued enthusiasm to our staff body, then we would welcome your application. We are an all-age generic special school that takes pupils from the age of 4 to 18 and in 2023 was graded Good by Ofsted. We are a Specialist School for Cognition and Learning and work with parents/carers, schools and other agencies in our community to share practice.

We strive to provide an inclusive, holistic provision that ensures the security and care for every child, thereby enabling them to reach their full potential in an encouraging and supportive environment. The pupils play a key part in their learning. Our staff are highly skilled and creative in ensuring all pupils have a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change.

• Has a drive for excellence and desire to be outstanding

• Is able to lead a team of teaching assistants in the classroom and work as part of a strong school staff team.

• Is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.

• Has experience of working with pupils with complex learning needs within a special school or mainstream, with any age group.

• Will uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school.

In return we can offer:

• Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards

• Opportunities for professional development

• A happy, stimulated and safe learning environment

• Wellbeing and staff support

Closing date: 10.00pm on Sunday 1st November 2026

Shortlisting: w/c Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: TBC

The academy values diversity and inclusion welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.