Special Needs Teacher - Primary - to Cover Maternity Leave - Maternity - Special Needs Position

Nexus Foundation Special School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-7051-648T
• Posted:10/02/2026
• Pay:MPS / UPS + SEN allowance
• Start Date:June 2026
• App Close Date:27/02/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Shortly after the closing date

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Full-time SEN Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Primary – Nexus School, Tonbridge
Start: June 2026

Nexus School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to cover maternity leave and join our fabulous Primary team from June 2026.

We are ideally looking for a teacher with experience of working with pupils with additional needs. However, we warmly welcome applications from all qualified teachers, including ECTs, who share our passion for inclusive education and making a meaningful difference.

Nexus School is a positive, proactive and professional learning community. We are proud of our nurturing culture and are looking for staff who are ambitious, creative and passionate, and who are committed to supporting our wonderful pupils to thrive both academically and personally.

We invest heavily in the development and wellbeing of our staff. You will benefit from:

• A comprehensive induction programme

• A dedicated mentor and buddy

• A highly supportive leadership team

• A collaborative, inclusive staff culture where relationships matter and everyone feels valued

At Nexus, culture is vital to us – it’s not only what we do, but how we do it. Our staff team is positive, supportive and united in its commitment to providing the very best for our pupils.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and meet our team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Nexus School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online search, and satisfactory references.

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, Nexus School reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process. Any relevant information found will be shared with the Headteacher and considered in relation to a candidate’s suitability to work with children.

Information about the school

Nexus : the school where excellence meets opportunity.

Nexus is an ambitious school for children and young people aged 4-19 with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom have a diagnosis of autism.

With currently 300+ 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 40 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

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description - Teacher
• Child Protection Policy