Secondary Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

The Wyvern School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-7069-223T
• Posted:23/03/2026
• Pay:MPS / UPS
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:30/04/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:7th May 2026

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We are looking for a teacher who will motivate and support our older students as they work towards a meaningful and ambitious learning that supports their independence and wellbeing. At the Wyvern School you will play a key role in helping our student thrive, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and confidence for their future.

If you are a teacher currently working in mainstream but looking for a something a little different this could be for you. We would also be keen to hear from candidates already working within the specialist sector. 

We have very high standards and aspirations for our children. We are focused on each student achieving their individual potential rather than phonics screening or SATS results. The aim of our curriculum is to ensure that students are well prepared for life beyond Wyvern, this includes their self-care, communication, independence, social skills as well as English and Maths

Please be aware that it is not required for candidates to hold a specific SEN qualification in order to be considered for this role. 

If you are a creative Teacher with expert knowledge, personalised to meet the needs of children with SEND or a love for real life interactive teaching strategies, we would love to hear from you. 

Team work is essential in all of our classes and successful applicants will work as part of a supportive team.  This includes your class team of LSA / MTA / HLTA staff and the wider pathway and school team. 

We have an established highly effective programme of supporting Early Career teachers with a passion for SEND. This role is suitable for an ECT. Successful ECT applicants will be offered a role from July 2026 when they will begin our immersive induction programme, being paid over the summer holidays!

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Passionate about SEND and committed to personalised, purposeful education.
• Or, is keen to, develop into an excellent practitioner with strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge in SEND strategies.
• Enthusiastic about fostering independence in all learners and preparing them for successful lives beyond school.
• A positive role model who naturally spreads happiness, builds relationships, and shows respect in all interactions.
• Inspired by our school values and able to champion them daily.

 Why Work at The Wyvern School?

• A warm, inclusive, and values-driven environment
• Thorough induction and training programme
• On-site parking
• Teacher Pension Scheme
• Opportunities to gain qualifications
• Staff wellbeing support, including:
  - Confidential counselling service
  - Annual flu vaccinations
  - Wellbeing app with access to GP, counselling, and physiotherapy

We welcome visits to our school, if you would like to come and see us please make contact by telephone or email to personnel@wyvern.kent.sch.uk

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact, our HR Department on 01233 621468

Information about the school

The Wyvern School is a large, dynamic, forward-looking school, with the aim of helping to shape best practice for pupils with complex needs. The school caters for 370 pupils with severe, profound and complex needs including autism.

If you want to play a part in making a difference to the lives of children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you!

The Wyvern School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For all positions where a criminal record check is identified as necessary, an application for a DBS check will be made in the event of the individual being offered the position. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our school website for our policy on ex-offenders.

For further details on the schools Child Protection policy, please see our school website.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2025, as part of the shortlisting process the school reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence. Any relevant information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children will be discussed with the applicant.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kelly Green
• Address:Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ER
• Telephone: 01233 621468
• Email: personnel@wyvern.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• MPS - JD
• UPS - JD