SEND Unqualified Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Danecourt School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-7031-176T
• Posted:20/05/2025
• Pay:UQT
• Start Date:27th August 25
• App Close Date:16/06/2025 at 13:00
• Interviews:20th June 25

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Unqualified Teacher – Aspiring SEND Teacher

Are you someone who really wants to make their mark in a school that is committed to improving the lives of children with special educational needs? Then we have the role for you!

This one-year role could be the ideal stepping stone for those looking to pursue Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the future. There is potential for progression into a teacher training pathway within our school after the initial contract.

Why Danecourt?

At Danecourt, no two days are ever the same — but the rewards are truly worth it. You'll experience the unique joy of seeing children overcome challenges and achieve what they never thought possible.
Here’s why our team loves working here:

• Meaningful Impact: You’ll directly contribute to the well-being and learning of our pupils and see the positive effects of your support each day.

• Collaborative, Supportive Environment: Work alongside a team of compassionate professionals in a culture built on trust, care and high expectations.

• A Truly Special School: From sensory play and horse riding to personalised learning plans and therapeutic support, Danecourt offers something genuinely different.

• Professional Growth: You’ll benefit from an extensive CPD offer and the potential to move into a fully funded teacher training programme after your first year.

• Excellent Benefits: Including term-time working, Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Early Salary Access scheme (Wagestream), and wellbeing support

Who We’re Looking For: 

• A graduate (any subject) with a passion for education and a genuine interest in working with children with SEND.
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths, and Science
• Someone with experience working in a school or with children in a professional setting.
• A creative, enthusiastic, and motivated individual who is ready to make a difference every day.
• Someone who can engage pupils in meaningful learning and build positive relationships with children, staff and families. 

What You’ll Gain:

• A place in a nurturing, forward-thinking school committed to SEND excellence

• A highly structured induction and access to outstanding training and CPD

• The chance to work with a team that truly values collaboration, compassion and innovation

• The opportunity to progress into a teacher training programme if you're ready for the next step

Interested?

We welcome visits to the school — come and see what makes Danecourt such a special place to work and learn. To arrange a visit, contact our school office on 01634 232589.

Further details about the role, school, and application process can be found in the attached candidate pack. Applications must be submitted online via the My New Term website.

At Maritime Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and equal opportunities. We are committed to building a team that reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills – because the more inclusive we are, the better our work becomes.

Maritime Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, we may conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process

Information about the school

Danecourt Special School is part of the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway . Our schools transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills. We are a special school catering for primary aged children who have special educational needs. The children who attend Danecourt have a wide breadth of needs including complex learning difficulties and autism.

At Danecourt our mission is support all pupils to become “STARS” -

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

This is facilitated through pupils receiving a personalised curriculum that is tailored to meet their individual specific needs. The highly trained staff team maintain high expectations of what each individual pupil is able to achieve, striving to ensure that they all reach their maximum potential; celebrating difference and encouraging curiosity and creativity. Staff work collaboratively with families/carers and a range of other agencies in order to meet the pupils needs and as a result, pupils make strong progress academically, emotionally and socially. Pupil achievement is hugely valued and celebrated in a manner that is meaningful and appropriate for each pupil.

If you are interested in becoming a part of the Danecourt community and working with us, telephone the school and make an appointment to come and meet some of the pupils and staff and to experience for yourself the quality of education given to all of our children and the unique atmosphere throughout our school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack