Special Needs Teacher (Satellite Provision) - Full-time

Folkestonegirls; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative school is seeking a dynamic special needs teacher to join their satellite provision at a mainstream school. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with small class sizes, fostering the development of academically able pupils. The position requires creativity and resourcefulness in establishing a new class, ensuring that students thrive in their learning journey. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare, this role is perfect for educators passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners. Join a forward-thinking institution and help shape the future of education for special needs students.

Qualifications

• Experience in both mainstream and SEND settings is essential.
• Creative and resourceful in establishing a new class.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with the host school and support pupils' learning.
• Utilize mainstream environment for teaching and preparation.

Skills

Experience in mainstream and SEND settings

Relationship building

Creativity in teaching

Resourcefulness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Meadowfield School is looking to appoint an innovative and inspirational special needs teacher for our satellite provision at a neighbouring mainstream school.

Satellite classes provide some of our more academically able pupils with opportunities to learn in a mainstream and inclusive environment.

Ideally, Teachers for our satellite classes will:

1. Have experience in both mainstream and SEND settings.
2. Be confident and proactive in developing relationships with the host school.
3. Be comfortable working away from the main site.
4. Be creative in utilizing a mainstream environment to support Meadowfield pupils' learning and preparation for further education and adulthood.
5. Be resourceful in establishing a new class.

We are seeking a Teacher for a secondary satellite class hosted at Fulston Manor School on Brenchley Road, Sittingbourne. Meadowfield successfully opened its first secondary class at Fulston in September 2025, with a second opening planned for September 2025. While pupils are on the roll of Meadowfield School and follow its curriculum, assessment practices, policies, and procedures, learning will take place in a new building (scheduled for completion in April 2025) on the Fulston campus. Meadowfield pupils will enjoy facilities such as the sports hall and library.

The satellite will accommodate approximately 20 Meadowfield pupils across two classes, resulting in small learning groups. Class Teachers will be supported by Teaching Assistants and an Assistant Principal who visits regularly from the main site. Applicants should be willing to travel from Fulston to the main site on Swanstree Avenue for meetings and CPD.

We strongly recommend booking an appointment to visit us.

Further information about the role's responsibilities can be found in the attached job description. The accompanying information pack provides guidance on applying. We encourage you to review all provided information, including details about the school on our website, before submitting your application.

Meadowfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. This post is subject to references, a medical check, and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Please apply online; CVs will not be considered. Visit our website for video tours. For more information or to arrange a visit, contact our HR Team via email at [e-mail] or call 01795 477788 (option 5).

Due to the needs of pupils at Meadowfield, support must be consistent and continuous, so candidates should commit to the full working hours. Family members of current pupils are not eligible for interview to avoid conflicts of interest.