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KS2/3 Qualified Teacher
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a sensitive, committed and dedicated teacher? Do you have a passion for supporting students with special educational needs (SEN)? Could you fit in with our ethos of ‘nurture’, ‘respect’ and ‘belonging’?
We are seeking an exceptional KS2/3 qualified teacher to join our nurturing and inclusive school community.
About the School
We believe Lake Haven is a ‘Special Place to Learn’, nestled within 83 acres of beautiful Warwickshire countryside. We are an Independent Specialist School offering places for up to 40 pupils aged 7–16 with an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), supporting a range of communication and interaction needs.
At Lake Haven, we prioritise emotional wellbeing and a strong sense of belonging, knowing that academic success follows when children feel safe, respected and understood. Our pupils are often autistic learners who may have experienced Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and high levels of anxiety in previous settings. Here, they rediscover a love of learning in a calm, welcoming and supportive and sometimes muddy environment!
We offer a unique setting with access to outdoor learning spaces, animals, forest areas and a sensory room to support regulation and engagement. Our pupils are academically able and benefit from a personalised, nurturing approach.
Our school operates using a primary teaching model, where pupils are grouped by stage rather than age. This means the successful candidate will need to be flexible and confident teaching across a range of ages and abilities, while planning and delivering a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs.
We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ overall by OFSTED, with three areas previously judged ‘Outstanding’.
About You
We are looking for a very special teacher who understands that a mainstream model does not work for every child. You will be passionate about inclusive education and committed to creating the best possible environment for our learners.
You will:
1. Be a qualified teacher (QTS) with KS2 and/or KS3 experience
2. Have experience working with, or a strong interest in, SEN and EHCPs
3. Be flexible and confident teaching across different ages and developmental stages
4. Plan and deliver an engaging, broad curriculum adapted to meet individual needs
5. Be calm, nurturing, patient and emotionally intelligent
6. Think creatively and be willing to do things differently for the benefit of our pupils
7. Enjoy working as part of a close, supportive team
8. Be happy to embrace outdoor learning – including animals, mud and all weather!
Why Join Us?
You will be joining a highly supportive, experienced and passionate team who are deeply committed to the children and families we serve. Our staff are proud ambassadors for Lake Haven, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
Closing date: Sunday 24th May 2026
To give yourself the best chance of being considered for this role, we would strongly encourage you to submit your completed application form as soon as possible.
Safeguarding Statement
Lake Haven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of respect where discrimination is not tolerated and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups.