Class Teacher Opportunity – Specialist Education – Southend
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: In line with MPS/UPS + SEN allowance
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference? We are seeking enthusiastic and inspiring teachers to join a well-regarded specialist school in Southend, supporting pupils with a range of severe, moderate, and complex needs.
Whether you’re an experienced teacher seeking a fresh challenge or an ECT eager to start your journey, we would love to hear from you.
This specialist setting caters for children and young people aged 3–19, providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where every learner can thrive. The school takes a holistic approach to education, focusing on meaningful progress for learners and their families.
What we’re looking for:
We want professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, individualised education and are willing to think creatively to meet the diverse needs of learners.
Your role will include:
* Leading a class team to create a positive and engaging learning environment
* Planning and delivering highly personalised learning experiences
* Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes
* Contributing to curriculum development, assessment, and progression planning
* Maintaining strong safeguarding and communication practices
* Supporting the wider school community through effective teamwork and innovation
Experience in SEND is welcomed but not essential – full training and support will be provided. What matters most is your commitment to making a difference and your willingness to learn and adapt.
If you are a passionate SEND, Primary, Secondary, EYFS, or Post-16 teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity, apply now and take the next step in your teaching career!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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