Start Date: Easter or September 2026
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.
We are seeking an excellent Special Educational Needs (SEN) teacher 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 candidate will be a talented teacher, a creative thinker, a team player, student centred and will relate well to challenging students.
We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
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 Job Description 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.
Following updated guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, Magdalen Court School will undertake an online check of all shortlisted candidates.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
We collect and process the Candidates’ data as per our Privacy Notice.
We make appointments in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection Policy.
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 the application form, 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.
Your completed application form should be returned to .
Please note: CVs will not be considered.
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.