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SEND Teacher - Full-time

Danecourt School, Gillingham

  • Ref:KCC887-7031-174T
  • Posted:23/04/2025
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + SEN allowance
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:23/05/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Danecourt Is Hiring: A SEND Teaching Role That’s Every Bit As Rewarding As It Is Unique

Are you a passionate, dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? At Danecourt School, we’re looking for an enthusiastic SEND Teacher to join our incredible team and help shape meaningful learning experiences in a specialist setting.

About the Role

As a SEND teacher, you’ll lead a small class of pupils with a range of needs including autism, communication difficulties, and sensory processing differences. You’ll work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals to deliver creative, tailored learning that meets each child’s individual needs.

You’ll also build strong relationships with families and carers, supporting them with strategies to help their children thrive beyond the classroom — and celebrate every small milestone that leads to life-changing progress.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

  • Qualified (QTS) and ideally experienced in a specialist or SEN setting

  • Creative and adaptable, with a solution-focused mindset

  • Collaborative, working well with colleagues and families

  • Patient, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about making a difference

Why Danecourt?

Teaching at Danecourt isn’t just a job — it’s a role with real purpose. You’ll join a warm, inclusive school community where every child’s achievements are celebrated and every member of staff is supported.

We offer:

  • A supportive, collaborative team culture

  • SEND-specific CPD and career development opportunities

  • Small class sizes and time to deliver personalised learning

  • Excellent staff benefits including a generous pension, employee wellbeing support, and access to early pay via Wagestream

  • The opportunity to be part of the forward-thinking Maritime Academy Trust

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Danecourt so special. Alternatively, feel free to contact Cathryn Falconer (Headteacher) for an informal chat on 01634 232589.

You’ll find further details about the role, school, and trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Applications must be submitted online via the My New Term website before the deadline. Please note that we may interview and appoint candidates as applications are received, so don’t delay—apply today!

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Maritime Academy Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. In line with safeguarding guidance, we may carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the Trust is available at www.Maritimeacademytrust.org and the school at www.danecourtschool.com 

 

Information about the school

Danecourt School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent, and Medway. Across the Trust, we believe in transforming education through collaboration, creativity, and an entrepreneurial curriculum that equips children with essential life skills.

At Danecourt, we are proud to be a specialist primary school for pupils with a wide range of needs — including complex learning difficulties and autism. Every child here is valued, supported, and challenged to achieve their personal best.

Our mission is to help all pupils become “STARS” -

S - Self reliant T - Team Players A - Aspirational R - Resilient S - Successful

We achieve this through a personalised curriculum tailored to each child’s individual needs. Our highly trained and dedicated staff have the highest expectations for every pupil — celebrating difference, encouraging curiosity, and unlocking potential in every lesson.

Collaboration sits at the heart of all we do. We work closely with families, carers, and specialist agencies to ensure every child thrives academically, emotionally, and socially. Pupil progress and achievement are celebrated in meaningful ways that reflect the uniqueness of each learner.

If you’re interested in joining our community, we warmly welcome you to visit us — meet our pupils and staff, see our approach in action, and experience the truly special atmosphere that defines Danecourt School.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.