Job Introduction
Fleet Infant School is seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and enthusiastic SEN Lead Teacher to work within our new Resource Provision for pupils with Autism, opening in September 2025. You will lead the provision for a maximum of 9 pupils who have a range of identified special educational needs. (This will be a phased growth from 5, 6, to 9 children by 2027). These pupils will require some specialist interventions and also support accessing the mainstream curriculum and classes. The Lead teacher will also be supported by a growing number of learning support assistants and will work in partnership with our SENCO.
We are looking for a skilled teacher with:
- Proven skills of teaching pupils with special educational needs and of delivering a personalised curriculum either in special school or mainstream
- Have knowledge of teaching EYFS and Key Stage 1, incorporating creativity, engagement and a fun curriculum!
- Knowledge of, or skills in using specialist communication systems e.g. Makaton, PECs etc
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with staff and parents
- A commitment and passion for inclusive education along with the ability to use multiple strategies to maximise achievement and effectively manage a variety of challenging behaviours.
We can offer:
- The opportunity to grow professionally within a welcoming, positive and supportive team.
- A strong, caring ethos.
- A curriculum that is tailored to the needs of our children and well supported by high quality resources.
- Children who are eager to learn, who are proud of their school.
- An amazing school environment.
Our children are highly engaged, keen to learn, enjoy all aspects of school life, are well-mannered and considerate of others. The staff team are positive and dedicated to the learning and welfare of the pupils. Parents and governors are fully supportive and engaged with the school.
Are you an ambitious teacher with a clear personal philosophy on education and committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning?
Are you an outstanding practitioner who is keen to play an instrumental role in the continuing and accelerated improvement of our school?
If yes, then we would be delighted to receive your application for this role commencing September 2025 (possibly the last half of the summer term). Interviews to be held on Wednesday 30th April 2025.
Tours with the Headteacher are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office if you would like a candidate tour on 01252 613582 or email info@fleet.hants.sch.uk.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.
