SEN Teacher (Bristol)

Outcomes First Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Avonside School in Bristol is seeking an exceptional SEN Teacher to start in October 2026. You will deliver engaging lessons to students with diverse needs and help every child reach their potential.

As part of the founding team, you will shape the curriculum, contribute to the school's culture and create an inclusive environment where learners feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. This permanent role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, with a salary up to £45,000

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire students and support excellent progress.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of learners with a range of additional and complex needs.
• Plan, develop and review schemes of learning across your curriculum area.
• Monitor student progress, using assessment to identify interventions and celebrate achievement.
• Lead the development of your subject area, ensuring teaching remains creative, innovative and engaging.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Avonside School and the wider Outcomes First Group to share best practice and develop the curriculum.
• Support colleagues through training and sharing effective teaching strategies within your subject specialism.

Job description

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work.

Job Title

SEN Teacher

Location

Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS

Hours

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm

Salary

Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start

October 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We're looking for an exceptional SEN Teacher who is passionate about making a real difference and believes every child deserves the chance to thrive. If you're driven by the opportunity to inspire, nurture and transform young lives, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Working with students with a range of additional needs, you'll create engaging, personalised learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence and help every child achieve their potential. You'll recognise each student's unique strengths, celebrate every success and adapt your teaching to support meaningful progress both in and beyond the classroom. This is more than a teaching role. It's a unique opportunity to help shape a new school from the ground up. As a key member of our founding team, you'll have the chance to influence the curriculum, contribute to the school's vision and culture, and help create an inclusive environment where every young person feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. If you're looking for a role where your passion, creativity and expertise can truly change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire students and support excellent progress.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of learners with a range of additional and complex needs.
• Plan, develop and review schemes of learning across your curriculum area.
• Monitor student progress, using assessment to identify interventions and celebrate achievement.
• Lead the development of your subject area, ensuring teaching remains creative, innovative and engaging.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Avonside School and the wider Outcomes First Group to share best practice and develop the curriculum.
• Support colleagues through training and sharing effective teaching strategies within your subject specialism.