Class Teacher for Pupils with Moderate to Severe SEN - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy, Swanley

• Ref:KCC207-7164-161T
• Posted:07/10/2025
• Pay:MPS 1-6, UPS 1-3, Additional SEN Allowance awarded
• Start Date:January 2025
• App Close Date:27/10/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:29th October 2025

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Class Teachers for September 2025

Pay Scale: Main Pay Scale Teachers 1 to 6 (Fringe), Upper Pay Scale Teachers 1 to 3 (Fringe), Additional SEN Allowance awarded.

About Parkwood Hall: Parkwood Hall ia day school for pupils aged 8-19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and other complex needs. Our pupils are an inspiration, and we are undergoing transformational changes under new leadership, focusing on behaviour ethos and curriculum design.

Our Values: We provide an inclusive learning environment that challenges pupils to achieve success. Our co-operative values—honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others—are central to our approach. We aim to prepare pupils for independent adult life with a skilled team of professionals, including teachers, therapists, and support staff.

The Role: We seek passionate teachers for children and young people with Special Educational Needs. Ideal candidates are energetic, committed, and able to engage pupils with SEND, focusing on an adapted curriculum that meets their learning, social, and personal needs.

What We Offer: Successful candidates will join experienced teams dedicated to providing the best education. We offer outstanding professional development, an Employee Assistance Programme, free hot drinks and snacks, and ample car parking. Our beautiful site spans over 30 acres with an impressive Victorian building.

Application Process: Request application forms and further information from contact@parkwoodhall.co.uk. Note that CVs are not accepted.

Requirements: This is a customer-facing position requiring sufficient command of spoken English as per the Code of Practice on English language requirements for public sector workers. Standards will be applied during recruitment, selection, and probation.

Commitment to Safeguarding: Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. This position requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Important Dates:

• Closing date: Monday, 27th October 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Interview date: Wednesday 29th October 2025

Information about the school

Parkwood Hall is currently a day school for pupils aged 8-19 years with moderate to severe learning difficulties, and other diverse and complex needs. The pupils here are an inspiration to us all.

Parkwood Hall aims to provide an inclusive learning environment which challenges pupils to achieve success and to thrive. Our co-operative values are important to us, especially honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others. They underpin the way we do things here at Parkwood Hall. We are committed to providing a learning environment and learning pathway that enables all our pupils to achieve the best they can be and help prepare them for adult life so they can live as independent a life as possible. We have a highly skilled team of professionals including teachers and teaching assistants, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, Positive Support Behaviour practitioners, school nurse.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Zoe moore
• Address:Parkwood Hall, Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DR
• Telephone: 01322 664441
• Email: contact@parkwoodhall.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Class Teacher JD
• Guidance Notes