Magdalen Court School provides education for approximately 150 pupils with special educational needs. The focus for the school is to support pupils with high levels of anxiety and specific learning difficulties including autism.
Magdalen Court School strives to create an environment where each pupil’s individual strengths, talents and aptitudes are nurtured and developed. It is an inclusive school which works to provide a first-class education that encourages pupils to think independently and to develop their full intellectual, creative and physical potential. Its success is the result of the recognition of the unique worth and importance of each child.
By knowing every pupil socially, emotionally and academically, Magdalen Court School can be sure that each pupil will flourish and acquire the confidence and self-belief to achieve a fulfilling and successful future and to become confident, accomplished and ambitious young adults.
Due to an increase in student numbers, we have following Teaching vacancy: Primary Teacher (SEN)
We welcome applications from ECTs.
Salary: Teachers MPS + SEN Allowance. Dependent on skills and experience.
We are seeking excellent SEN Teachers who can inspire and motivate students and promote healthy active lifestyles. You will be able to demonstrate a passion for working with young people to prepare them for adulthood both academically and in terms of their personal development.
The successful candidates will be a talented teachers, a creative thinkers, a team players, student centred and will relate well to challenging students.
You will:
* Be a qualified teacher
* Be passionate about helping students who can sometimes find school life challenging.
* Be flexible, positive and have a ‘can do’ attitude.
* Be an excellent teacher with a successful track record of impacting positively upon student progress.
* Be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Please see the for details.
Please state your subject specialism/area of interest on the application form.
A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development will be provided.
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 collect and process the Candidates’ data as per our Privacy Notice. We make appointments in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection Policy.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
How to apply:
Please complete the teacher’s application form which accompanies this advert and can also be found on our school website.
When completing application forms, applicants are advised that submitting an incorrect or insufficiently completed application form will result in non-selection for an interview. Particular attention should be made to supplying a full career history since secondary education and referees meeting the required criteria. Following updated guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, Magdalen Court School will undertake an online check of all shortlisted candidates.
Send completed application forms to haustin@magdalencourt.org
Please note: CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: Sunday 15th of March 2026
Start date: Primary Teacher (SEN) – September 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to conclude the application period before the closing date. We will be reviewing the applications and shortlisting for this post during the advertising period and the role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date.