SEN Teacher

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Role:        SEN Teacher
Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RE
Salary:     £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:     40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you a passionate, resilient and creative educator who believes every young person deserves the chance to thrive? Do you want to work in a setting where your impact is visible every single day? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking an inspirational SEN Teacher to join our dedicated team and deliver high‑quality, personalised education to students with a range of additional needs. This is a role where your expertise, empathy and energy will shape futures.

What You’ll Do

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons for individuals and small groups, following our curriculum framework and teaching up to GCSE level in a core subject.
• Supporting the delivery of nurture‑based programmes that build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Monitoring, assessing and reporting on student progress, ensuring each learner is supported to achieve their potential.
• Contributing to whole‑school development and implementing initiatives linked to the School Development Plan.
• Creating personalised learning pathways, including Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans, in collaboration with the wider team.
• Organising classroom spaces and resources to promote curiosity, independence and positive behaviour.
• Leading and coordinating subject areas across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher.
• Working closely with Learning Support Assistants, Tutors and care staff to ensure consistency and high‑quality support.
• Managing challenging behaviour using a supportive, developmental approach that encourages self‑regulation.
• Maintaining strong communication with colleagues, care staff and families to ensure a joined‑up approach to each student’s education and wellbeing.
• Safeguarding students at all times and upholding the highest standards of professional practice.

What We’re Looking For

• PgCert Ed required
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or complex needs.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan creatively for diverse learners.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.
• driving licence required

About Us

Jubilee School is an independent special school in Waterlooville, supporting students aged 5–16 with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a nurturing, safe, and motivating environment where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and achieve. Our personalised, flexible curriculum combines academic, vocational, and life skills pathways to prepare students for a confident and fulfilling future. With high staff-to-student ratios and a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-focused approach, we ensure each child is supported to reach their full potential. At Jubilee, kindness, courage, and learning come together to help every student thrive.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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