Job Introduction
SEN Class Teachers
Closing date: Friday 17th April at 12:00
Interview: Thursday 23rd April
Job Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full time
Phase of Education: Special
Key Stage: N/A
Salary Type: MPR or UPR + SEN allowance
Location of Role: Forest Park School
About us:
Forest Park School, is a Hampshire local authority maintained special school. We provide education for children and young people aged 2-19 years with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties, many of whom have autism. The split-site school (Primary and Secondary) is situated in Totton.
At Forest Park School we are committed to providing a friendly environment that allows all pupils to reach their full potential through our long-term mission of ‘opening the door to what’s possible’ supported by our school values of: ‘communication, independence, aspiration, respect and resilience.’ We believe strongly in working closely with pupils, staff, families and partners and welcome all contributors.
We pride ourselves on our consistently high standards and expect all our staff to share this commitment.
We have an exciting opportunity for two dynamic, creative and inspirational teachers to join our wonderful, friendly and welcoming school in September 2026. We are looking for individuals who have the resilience, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their families.
The successful candidates will work with an excellent staff team who are both forward thinking and innovative, and who have high expectations of themselves and the pupils they support. We value our employees and will provide high quality coaching, support and professional development opportunities.
The successful applicants will:
- Ideally have experience of teaching children with severe, complex and profound learning difficulties, including autism
- Be skilled at planning and teaching a creative and dynamic curriculum that meets the personalised learning needs of each individual pupil
- Be able to set personalised targets, track progress and keep evidence of progress
- Be a solution focussed, positive and proactive practitioner
- Have high expectations and be ambitious about what’s possible for all of our pupils
- Be flexible, resilient, have effective communication skills and a good sense of humour
- Have strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Be a reflective practitioner, keen to develop and learn professionally
- Be a team player and an inspirational class team leader, creating an exciting learning environment for all
- Be prepared to teach in any area of the school – though consideration will be given to individual’s experience and interest.
Application Procedure:
If you’re interested in this role, we would love to meet you! Pre-application visits are warmly welcomed - come and see our Forest Park School community for yourself!
To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact Admin by email: admin@fpshants.co.uk or phone: 023 8086 4949
Applications must be made on the HCC Application Form attached to this advert and emailed to: admin@fpshants.co.uk
Please do not send CVs as we are unable to accept these.
Applications close: 17 April 2026
Safer Recruitment
Forest Park school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced DBS check, a full online check and references from previous employers
