Part-Time SEN Class Teacher - Fixed Term

Birtley House Independent School, West Kingsdown

• Ref:KCC886-6136-36T
• Posted:22/09/2025
• Pay:MPS plus Fringe plus SEN Allowance
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:10/10/2025 at 13:00
• Interviews:Week Commencing 13th October

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Part-Time SEN Class Teacher

School: Birtley House Specialist Independent School

Grade: MPS plus SEN allowance plus fringe

Hours: 19.5 per week (3 days per week)

Fixed Term:  1 Year

Responsible to: Headteacher

Purpose of the Job:

To teach a mixed age class of pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (90% with EHCPs) within the National Curriculum.

Values and Attitudes: 

• Passionate about providing quality education 

• Committed to fostering a positive learning environment 

• Dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the school community 

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour at all times 

Why Join Birtley House Independent School: 

• Be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team 

• Play a key role in shaping a nationally respected alternative provision 

• Work in beautiful, rural settings with animals and nature at the heart of the work 

• Ongoing CPD, leadership support, and development opportunities 

• A culture of care, integrity, growth, and collaboration 

Birtley House School offers all staff the following: 

• Wonderful, creative children who try hard and love school 

• A brilliant, dedicated, experienced and supportive staff team who put pupils’ learning at the heart of everything 

• A fantastic parent / carer community that fosters a strong sense of belonging 

• In-house training and development opportunities 

• Two additional ‘gift days’ each year to support staff wellbeing 

• A two-week half term in October and May to support work-life balance 

• Competitive private pension scheme 

We welcome teachers with all levels of experience but unfortunately we will not be accepting applications from ECTs. 

The following can be arranged by the school office: 

The opportunity to arrange an informal chat with the Headteacher 

We warmly recommend a visit to the school to experience our community first-hand 

Must have a car  

Information about the school

We are a small mixed rural Independent school for children with additional needs (specific / general learning difficulties, speech and language difficulties, spectrum disorders, dyspraxia, anxiety etc). Pupils are age 5-11 years (Year 1 to Year 6) .

90% pupils have EHCPs. Some pupils are working below age expectations although many are achieving above expected academic levels but require support with their social communication skills. Some children have had previous negative school experiences and simply require extra nurturing and support.

Interventions are provided in speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social and emotional skills, motor skills and literacy and numeracy booster groups in order to target pupils in their individual areas of need.

Most pupils are funded by Local Authorities including Bromley, Croydon, Bexley, Surrey and Kent.

We were inspected by Ofsted in October 2022 and achieved a Good grade. We always strive to improve our teaching and learning outcomes.

We have an excellent relationship with our parent community and a very active PTA offers fantastic support to staff and pupils.

We are fully committed to safeguarding our pupils.

Candidates will be required to follow safeguarding policies.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, social media and other employment checks.

Please contact us to find out more.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sarah Whelan
• Address:Fawkham Road, West Kingsdown, Kent, TN15 6AY
• Telephone: 01474 853192
• Email: office@birtleyhouseschool.co.uk

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• Job Description
• Person Specification