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Class Teachers + 1 SEN Point - Permanent Roles
Birkett House School across various sites in Leicestershire
School Information:
Birkett House is an extremely popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in South Leicestershire. The main school site is in Wigston, and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose-built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe.
Job Information:
The school requires inspirational, innovative and dynamic teachers from the start of the new academic year (20/08/2026).
The role is suited to teachers who have experience and a passion for working with children and young people with learning difficulties. A knowledge of SEN is desirable but not essential. We also welcome professionals from a range of educational backgrounds and at different stages in their career development including ECTs (NQT) as we expand our stimulating 21st century learning environment.
We are looking to recruit a teacher who:
• Put children and young people at the centre of everything that they do
• Enjoy the challenge associated with achieving the best
• Are dynamic and resilient and who work to promote a positive ethos and a can-do attitude
• Are committed to their own learning and continued professional development
• Are creative and reflective practitioners.
Contract: Full time, permanent.
Salary: Either: ECT (NQT), Main Scale or UPS (dependent on experience), + 1 SEN point.
Location:A number of positions across various sites
As an employer we offer staff:
• A high quality teaching and learning experience
• An outstanding professional supportive working environment
• Excellent opportunities to develop and a comprehensive professional development programme
• A successful and established ECT (NQT) induction programme
• A diverse school environment
• A dedicated HR service
• Staff wellbeing service
• Financial wellbeing service
• Free parking
Additionally, you’ll work with:
• delightful children who will make you laugh every day
• enthusiastic and dedicated staff, committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils
• a warm and welcoming team
This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. Visits are encouraged prior to application, therefore if you would like to arrange to see either the Head/Deputy Head, have any questions or would like to see how your skills might fit our environment, please contact the school office. Please note the school is closed for the Easter holiday between 30/03/26-10/04/26.
If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people please complete an application form, answering all the relevant questions, one of which is asking you to discuss how the following statement would translate in a special school - 'mainstream curriculum is highly focused on having increased vocabulary'. Alternatively, if you are sending your application via email direct to the school please ensure you cover the above discussion point in your covering letter.
The closing date is Sunday 12th April 2026 but please note that this vacancy might close sooner if sufficient applications are received so please don’t delay in applying if you are interested. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 13th April and interviews will take place on either Tuesday 21st or Wednesday 22nd April.
Safeguarding Statement
Birkett House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list).
Please note shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe.