Ks3 Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Rivermead, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-7016-30T
• Posted:20/05/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS + SEN allowance
• Start Date:Sept 2025
• App Close Date:20/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 23rd June 2025

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Rivermead School - Teachers - New Stoke Site & Gillingham Site

32.5 hours a week

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to shape the educational journey of secondary aged learners with special needs? Rivermead Special School is thrilled to be recruiting teachers for our new site in Lower Stoke, which will be the dedicated base for our Key Stage 3 learners, and a teacher to be based predominantly at our Rivermead site in Gillingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an expanding special school playing a key role in delivering an engaging curriculum that caters to the diverse learning needs of our amazing learners and fosters a love of learning. Our developing curriculum is designed to best support our learners' needs, promoting creativity, critical thinking, and effective communication skills.

Teachers at Rivermead can be predominantly based at one of our school sites, however, if needed, will be expected to work at any of the Rivermead sites.

As a Rivermead Teacher, your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging and adapted lessons within our curriculum, catering to the diverse learning needs of learners with special needs.
• Monitoring and assessing learner progress and working collaboratively with support staff to implement effective teaching strategies.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of effective intervention strategies to support learner progress.
• Creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment within the classroom that promotes the learning, personal development, and well-being of all learners.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Rivermead provisions to share best practices.
• Participating in the school’s staff development programme through coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and upholding its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Experienced in teaching at a secondary or primary level, with an understanding of the KS3/4 curriculum.
• Possesses a deep understanding of the needs of learners with special educational requirements.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Shows a commitment to inclusive education and a passion for supporting learners with special needs.

Why Join Us at Rivermead?

• Be part of the exciting development of our new KS3 provision in Lower Stoke.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of learners with special needs.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment across all Rivermead provisions.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative educational community.
• We strive to be diverse and inclusive, welcoming applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

Rivermead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS check, Health Declaration, and satisfactory references.

For further information, please contact Mrs Melinda Bate (PA to the Headteacher 01634 338348).

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview earlier than the stated closing date should an appropriate application be received.

Information about the school

Rivermead Inclusive Trust strives to be diverse and inclusive and a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form please contact Rivermead Inclusive Trust who will cater to your needs ie. large print, coloured forms and an audio version.

If for any reason you have difficulty completing an application form please again contact the Rivermead Inclusive Trust who will support.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS check, Health Declaration and satisfactory references

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Mel Bate
• Address:Forge Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG
• Telephone: 01634 338 348
• Email: mbate@r-i-t.org

Fax: 01634 338 347

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Equality and Diversity Statement