Key Stage 2 SEND teacher

Sir Peter Hall School

Key stage 2 SEND teacher

Contract Type: Permanent - Full time and Part time considered

Salary: MPR1 - UPR3 (FTE: £32,916-£51,048 per annum + SEN Allowance)

Start Date: 1st September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sir Peter Hall social emotional mental health (SEMH) school, part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust.

You will join our specialist team, contributing to shaping the lives of the children you will work with. Are you passionate about children with SEMH needs having the very best life chances? Do you love working alongside children teaching them new educational, social and vocational skills? Do you have high aspirations for children with SEMH needs and believe they deserve the very best opportunities? Do you want to be part of an exciting opportunity working with colleagues to enable the children at Sir Peter Hall school to flourish?

We are looking for an individual with a passion for children with SEMH to join our team and make an impact on the outcomes and welfare of our pupils. You will be able to work flexibly and be willing to learn new skills. You will have, or be willing to learn, excellent de-escalation and behaviour management skills. You will be prepared to teach pupils on a one-to-one basis as well as in small groups and whole class settings. Sir Peter Hall School is a growing school educating children between the ages of 9 - 16 who have a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan.

The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust with a strong network of special schools who work together. You will be supported in your role by an experienced leadership team who will be available to offer advice and guidance. Significant training and development opportunities will support your professional growth.

We invite prospective candidates to review the job description and person specification and when making an application to use the supporting information section of the application form to provide evidence of how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria.

For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher, Rosalind Towns by emailing office@sphschool.org  or telephone 01284649006

Closing Date: 9:00am, 18th June 2026

Interviews: 23rd June 2026

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.