Teacher (Epinay School)

South Tyneside Council; Cleadon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a passionate Specialist Teacher for Epinay School, which caters to pupils with special educational needs. The role involves creating an inclusive learning environment and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching diverse age groups and a strong commitment to educational excellence. Applications should be submitted by October 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching children and young people with special educational needs.
• Ability to teach across different age groups including secondary aged pupils.
• Innovative, motivated, and committed to educational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Teach children of all ages with varying academic levels.
• Collaborate with a multi professional team.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a multi professional team

Experience with special educational needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher (Epinay School) MPS/UP S + SEN1 (Required for 1 January 2026)

Epinay School is an Outstanding school which caters for 255 pupils aged between 4–18 years of age with a wide range of special educational and complex needs. The pupils have significant learning difficulties and/or diagnosed learning disabilities who are working at a level of at least 3-4 years behind their peers and have limited ability to listen, process information, think, read, write, spell or do mathematical calculations effectively.

In addition to their learning needs, the pupils may have some social vulnerability as well as some difficulties with their functional skills, speech and language communication needs and a diagnosis of Autism.

Our School

At our state of the art school, we create a safe and inclusive centre of excellence by providing a stimulating environment where learners achieve challenging and inspirational targets in order to develop as happy, confident and independent learners who are prepared for adulthood.

Role Description

The Governors and Head Teacher of Epinay Business & Enterprise School would like to appoint an experienced, outstanding, self-motivated, passionate specialist Teacher to join our staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to progress their career by joining an award winning, talented, hardworking and friendly team.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced primary teacher with the ability to teach children of all ages. They could be asked to teach secondary aged pupils, however, the pupils’ academic levels are within the primary range.

You will be a highly motivated, innovative person with enthusiasm and commitment to educational excellence. The successful candidate will have excellent specialist knowledge, gained through teaching children and young people with special educational needs, and a proven track record.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multi professional team
• Applicants will be expected to show they have researched the school, its designation, cohort groups, specialist provision groups and curriculum offer

How to Apply

Visits to the school are recommended and can be arranged through Sandra Stephenson, Head’s PA, on [phone] or email [e-mail]

To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to [e-mail]

Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 22 October 2025. Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 23 October 2025 - candidates invited for interview, will be notified by close of business on Friday 24 October 2025.

Please note, interviews will take place during the half term holidays. Interview will take place on Thursday 30 October 2025.

Epinay School and South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.