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Talbot House Children’s Charity are looking to recruit an experienced English Teacher to work with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment, some of our pupils have multiple needs. This role is to teach within Green Zone, which cater for Key Stage 3 & 4.
You will demonstrate excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential and have current or recent experience of working with Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 pupils. Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, and meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards.
To apply, applicants must hold QTS, with completed ECT induction, formally known as NQT (unfortunately we are unable to support further Early Career Teachers with incomplete inductions at this time).
The applicant must have excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential.
The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple needs.
We are a non-maintained specialist school with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.
See our Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the vacancy. If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.
Hours of work: 39 hours per week during term time (from time to time Teachers may be required to work outside of these hours, for example school staff might be required to attend school on GCSE results day). Working hours are: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm (we do offer alternative hours, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm, to help with childcare or mother needs, you could also combine a later start Monday to Thursday, but chose the earlier start time on a Friday).
Salary: we will consider all salaries for this role, and will offer a salary equivalent to M1 up to M6. In addition, we pay £2,787.00, SEN allowance for this role.
Start date: 1 September 2026 (pending your notice period requirements, we would delay a start date for the right candidate).
Working at the Charity you will:
- receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
- receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
- work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
- be provided with free meals while at work.
- be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
- be refunded paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.
- join the Teachers Pension Scheme.
- attend staff events.
- be working with a passionate team.
- be issued with uniform items to use if you wish to wear them.
- have opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on: 0191 229 0111 or email: [email protected]
To apply please fully complete our application form, using the personal specification to help you complete the ‘Personal Statement’ section of the form. Applicants who read our Tips for Applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview. You will find our Tips for Applicants document and Application Form attached above. Please send your completed application form to: [email protected]
We can only accept a Charity Application Form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs for any role. If you submit a CV it will not be reviewed. Please view our safer recruitment policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their declarations and references will be addressed at interview.
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 12 July 2026
Shortlisting: w/c Monday, 13 July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 15 July – Friday 17 July 2026
If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on 0191 229 0111 or email the HR Department at:
[email protected]
Note: The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment (see full policy details on our website). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service.
Pay: £32,916.00-£45,352.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
