Unqualified Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Nexus Foundation Special School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-7051-626T
• Posted:05/06/2025
• Pay:UNQ Teacher Pay Scale + SEN Allowance
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:27/06/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:tbc

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Unqualified Teacher  

Nexus Foundation Special School, Tonbridge
Salary: £21,731 – £33,901 (dependent on experience) + £2,679 UQT/SEN allowance
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time | Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? Do you want to work in a purpose-built, forward-thinking and nurturing environment?

Nexus Foundation Special School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to join our experienced and welcoming Secondary team from September 2025.

We are a Kent special school based in Tonbridge, supporting pupils aged 2 to 19 with profound, severe and complex learning needs, including autism. Our aim is to ensure every child is respected, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As an Unqualified Teacher at Nexus, you will plan and deliver creative, engaging and personalised learning experiences for a class group. You will lead a team of support staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that enables all pupils to thrive.

You will:

• Design and implement tailored learning programmes to meet pupils’ individual needs
• Lead and motivate support staff within the class team
• Work closely with families and professionals to ensure holistic support
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and colleagues
• Uphold and contribute to school-wide safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion policies
• Support and contribute to school improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and young people with SEND
• Calm, resilient and able to adapt to change
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Committed to reflective practice and ongoing professional development

You will need:

• A degree
• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
• Experience of working with children or young people, preferably in a school or special educational setting
• A good understanding of child development and behaviour strategies

Why Choose Nexus School?

At Nexus, you’ll join a friendly and supportive team dedicated to transforming lives. We offer:

• A modern, purpose-built school environment
• A strong ethos of collaboration and mutual respect
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• A chance to make a real and lasting impact

Apply Now

To apply, please complete the online application form. For more information about Nexus School, visit our website:
👉 www.nexusschool.org.uk

Nexus Foundation Special School and Kent County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, Nexus reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children with the Headteacher

Information about the school

Nexus : the school where excellence meets opportunity.

Nexus is an ambitious school for children and young people aged 2-19 with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom have a diagnosis of autism.

With currently 280+ pupils on roll, we continue to expand our provision and pupil numbers providing wonderful opportunities for our teaching and learning with a wide range of staff development routes.

Nexus invests in employing the best staff and in training them to achieve. We strive to engage staff who are self-motivated, professional and ambitious.

Nexus also has a small 32 student satellite provision in Wouldham

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle - Personnel
• Address:Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA
• Telephone: 01732 771384
• Email: personnel@nexusschool.org.uk

Documents

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• Unqualified Teacher - Job Description