Job Introduction
Full Time Teacher with TLR – Primary Department Lead
Salary: MPR- UPR + SEN Minimum + TLR
Required September 2026
Are you an experienced teacher with a passion for Special Educational Needs?
Do you thrive in a nurturing, creative environment and want to help shape an outstanding Primary Department?
The Federation of Heathfield and St Francis Schools provides high‑quality education for pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. We are committed to inclusive, personalised learning with a strong emphasis on communication, emotional wellbeing and independence.
We are seeking a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic SEN teacher to lead our Primary Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated practitioner who believes in empowering pupils with complex needs to achieve their very best.
We are looking for a Primary Department Lead who:
- is an experienced Primary SEN teacher (essential)
- has EYFS training
- has strong knowledge and experience of working with pupils with SEND
- demonstrates excellent teaching and classroom practice
- can plan, implement and evaluate high‑quality learning
- can tailor individual programmes for pupils with complex needs
- can motivate, lead and develop staff and foster collaborative practice
- communicates effectively with parents, carers and multi‑agency partners
- has strong organisational skills and initiative
Preferable experience (training can be provided for the right candidate):
- EYFS training
- experience of teaching pupils with SLD and complex ASD
- use of TEACCH approaches
- knowledge and practical use of AAC, including a range of communication strategies
Exceptional Candidates – Leading Practitioner Route
For very exceptional applicants with the right level of expertise, experience and impact, we would be willing to consider appointing to the role as a Leading Practitioner, with responsibilities for modelling and developing high‑quality teaching and learning across the school.
If you believe you could bring this level of expertise, we encourage you to apply and indicate your interest.
How to Apply
For full details and an application form, please visit our website:
www.federationheathfieldstfrancis.co.uk
Visits to the federation are warmly welcomed.
To arrange a visit, please call: 01329 512804
Completed applications should be emailed to:
adminoffice@st-francis.hants.sch.uk
The Federation is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
