SEN Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Nore Academy , Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-7007-74T
• Posted:02/03/2026
• Pay:Teacher Pay Scale-MPS/UPS + Sen Allowance
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:20/03/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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SEN Teacher - Nore Academy- Full-time

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Nore Academy is a brand-new SEN school that has recently on the Isle of Sheppey.

We opened our doors early in 2025. We cater for young people aged 11-16 with a primary need of SEMH and other related areas of SEN such as ASD and communication difficulties. We have been steadily growing our numbers and the commissioned amount for 2026-2027 is 120.

We are looking to recruit an additional SEN teachers who can teach a range of subjects in a largely primary model, however we would especially like to hear from you if you have maths or science as a specialist subject area as it is likely that as the school expands and more teaching staff are recruited, teaching roles will become more specialist. Above all we are looking for highly skilled but also flexible teaching staff who can work collaboratively.

This role will suit experienced SEN practitioners, primary teachers or secondary subject specialists. We are particularly interested in candidates with significant experience supporting young people with SEMH, PDA and ODD.

All successful candidates will have ambitious expectations for all pupils and a desire to drive high standards and educational outcomes. All successful candidates will also have a willingness to take on new skills and approaches to meet pupils educational and emotional needs.

Who we are looking for:

Qualified teachers or ECTs with experience in SEN, primary or secondary education be that within special or mainstream.

• Candidates with the subject knowledge and classroom practice to teach across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, over a range of subjects and ideally with maths or science as a specialist subject.
• A commitment to motivating learners while challenging and supporting them to achieve their potential.
• Candidates who are child-centred, organised, resourceful and proactive.
• Candidates with a desire to continually improve own teaching and classroom practice.

This is a full-time, permanent position on teachers’ pay scale open to UQT/ECT/MPS/UPS + SEN allowance.

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in 2026?

Are you passionate about working with children and young people with SEN needs including SEMH whilst transforming lives, through real opportunities to engage in education and personal development opportunities

Apply now to join Nore Academy and be part of an exciting journey to excellence.

Checks

This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references.

Further questions

If you have any further questions, please contact our HR Officer - HR@Noreacademy.co.uk

We have the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Information about the school

Safeguarding Statement

Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Declaration of Offences form to confirm their criminal record or other information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence for an individual with certain criminal convictions to attempt to engage in regulated activity (working with children).

This appointment is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, teaching prohibited checks (if applicable), Section 128 check (if applicable), ID and right to work check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references. We will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for information that is publicly available.

Copies of Nore Academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.

Further questions If you have any further questions, please contact Lucy Veronese (HR Officer) hr@noreacademy.co.uk 01795 720747

About Us:

Nore Academy Island caters to students aged 11-16, providing a nurturing environment that supports both emotional well-being and academic achievement. Since opening, we’ve welcomed 60 pupils across KS3 and KS4, with plans to grow to 72 places within the coming months. By September 2026 we will be supporting 120 students.  With a designation of SEMH and ASC we support a cohort of learners who deserve the best, and we are looking for experienced professionals to join our team as the school grows to capacity. We want all of our young people to leave school with successful and fulfilled futures and if you would like to be part of our journey we want to hear from you!

Background to Alternative Learning Trust - Kent & Medway Hub

Alternative Learning Trust (ALT) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions (APs), and Specialist Settings. We are a collaborative trust and believe the most sustainable developments and improvements come from working together. We are driven to transform the educational experiences of all children and young people, offering them opportunities to reach sustainable outcomes for the rest of their lives. These values are accompanied by excellent pedagogy, vibrant curriculum models, and responsible governance.

The Alternative Learning Trust became a multi-academy trust (MAT company number 11788031) in June 2019. Nore Academy will become the sixth school of The Alternative Learning Trust; The other schools of the trust includes Limes College, Estuary Academy North, Estuary Academy Island, Will Adams Academy, Saffron Valley Collegiate. The Trust has been established to work with Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative providers who support vulnerable students to access and engage with education. Many of our students have special educational needs and some have been excluded from mainstream education.

As a Trust we have the following core set of values for our staff and the families we support: • the need for people to flourish in all areas of their lives; • we are stronger through a sense of community; • social justice is vital. Our Kent & Medway Hub

Background to Estuary Academy North

Estuary Academy North is located in Gravesend, Kent and has been on a considerable and fast-paced journey, making exciting and positive strides forward. We have an amazing team who are focused on providing the best outcomes for our students, promoting positive behaviour for learning and creating a high-quality teaching environment. Ofsted say that ‘For many pupils, their time at Estuary Academy North is transformational.’ We strongly believe in this moral purpose and seek to continue to grow the exceptional team working to achieve this. With the right facilities and a well renowned SEND department, now is the time to come and work with us. Recent Ofsted – Good with Outstanding for personal development. Once employed you will be given excellent support and training as we want to upskill the right candidate to ensure we have an excellent support team for our young people.

Background to Will Adams Academy

Will Adams Academy is located in Gillingham and joined Alternative Learning Trust in April 2022. The school has recently reorganised their structure and is working closely with our Gravesend school in sharing facilities, expertise and curriculum development. Ofsted outcome – Good. Will Adams is our smallest Kent & Medway hub school with only 45 children, but it is also home to our exceptional SEMH Assessment Centre and Apollo Training programmes which are commissioned by the Medway Local Authority.

Background to Estuary Academy Island

Estuary Academy Island is located on the Isle of Sheppey, is our Alternative provision which initially opened in September 2024 to provide education for up to 115 students. It offers a broad and balanced learning journey for students in Years 7 – 11 with a broad range of vocational qualifications available as well as traditional GCSEs in core subjects. Our aim is to provide pathways which lead to exciting onward opportunities in education or workplaces.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lucy Veronese
• Address:Danley Road, Minster-On-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3AP
• Telephone: 01795 720747
• Email: hr@noreacademy.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• SEN Teacher Job Description