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SEN Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Pierview Academy, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-61396139-2T
  • Posted:16/05/2025
  • Pay:£29,841.00 - £33,191.00
  • Start Date:TBC
  • App Close Date:25/05/2025 at 23:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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SEN Teacher Salary: T4(20) £29,841 - T5(31) £33,191

Location: Pierview Academy, Gravesend.

Contract type: Term Time Only (40 weeks)

ALP Schools are a growing chain of small independent schools catering for young people with special educational needs. Pierview Academy is a growing school in the process of expanding to 40 learners.

Class sizes will be small, ranging from one to one teaching to classes of up to 6 learners. The school's vision is to empower success through holistic and individualised learning. To achieve this we work with learners from 11-25yrs and ensure that their needs are met and that each individual is provided a wide range of learning opportunities.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic SEN teacher for a full time position with an immediate start date, we will consider waiting for a September start for the right candidate. An experienced teacher is desirable but applications from other colleagues, including those with experience in EYFS, primary or Secondary, will be welcomed.

We are looking for a highly motivated and effective teacher to join our fantastic team. If you are dedicated and passionate about working with children and young people with SEND, and wish to work in a supportive and bespoke environment, then this could be the position for you.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be able to demonstrate inspirational and inclusive teaching
  • Be able to think outside the box to enable a unique and bespoke educational experience
  • Be dynamic and a team player
  • Have a commitment to supporting children to be the best they can be

What we can offer you:

  • Inquisitive, hands on, excited learners
  • A senior leadership team who cares about staff wellbeing and work/life balance
  • A warm and supportive community of teachers, governors, support staff and parents who are all invested in creating the best environment for children to thrive in
  • An inspirational, dedicated and vibrant staff team
  • Excellent CPD opportunities
  • BUPA Cash Plan scheme
  • Annual well-being initiatives and termly perks

Visits to the school are encouraged; please telephone the school office on 02030 269968 to book a visit for a school tour.

Pierview Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service and other relevant checks.

Please visit our website to download the application form and return via email to pierviewacademy@alpschools.org

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,841.00-£33,191.00 per year

Benefits:

 

  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Sick pay

 

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/05/2025

Reference ID: SEN24

Information about the school

Pierview Academy is an Independent Special Needs School for young people aged between 11 and 25 with an Education Health Care Plan. We are Ofsted registered and cater for 30 young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.

Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning.

The school is based in the heart of Gravesend town centre, which provides excellent local facilities for sport and recreation. The school benefits from several unique learning spaces. We have a vocational suite delivering woodcraft, textiles and photography and a unique art studio themed on the original interior of what was a printing engine room. The school has separate space for Sixth Form students and a Nurturing and Social Area (NASA) for those one require one to one support.

Pierview Academy ensures that all learners work towards a Foundation Learning Curriculum. This ensures that each individualised timetable includes as a minimum core skills in English, Maths and ICT, Vocational Learning and Personal and Social development.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Jess Harper
  • Address:Pierview Academy, East Crescent Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2AH
  • Telephone: 020 3137 3630
  • Email: debbie.pardey@alpschools.org
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.