Alternative Curriculum Provision Teacher - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

Rowhill School, Longfield

• Ref:KCC886-7044-171S
• Posted:24/07/2026
• Pay:MPS Plus SEND
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:01/09/2026 at 17:00
• Interviews:TBC

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What are our pupils looking for?

1. Staff who genuinely care about us and take the time to build positive relationships.
2. Teachers who make learning interesting, practical and relevant to our lives.
3. People who understand that everyone learns differently and are willing to adapt their teaching to help us succeed.
4. Staff who can help us develop confidence, resilience and independence.
5. Teachers who can explain things in creative ways and help us enjoy learning again.
6. People who see our strengths, celebrate our successes and never give up on us.
7. Staff who understand or are willing to learn about Autism, ADHD, trauma and mental health.
8. People who bring enthusiasm, positivity and a sense of humour to school every day.

The successful candidate will deliver personalised learning programmes, working with small groups and individual pupils across a range of pathways. The role includes contributing to the teaching of English, Maths, Personal and Social Development, vocational learning and enrichment opportunities. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues to develop engaging programmes that help pupils achieve academically while developing the social, emotional and life skills needed for future success.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as those earlier in their teaching career who are passionate about making a difference. Experience of working with pupils with SEND, SEMH or within alternative provision would be advantageous, but what is essential is a commitment to inclusive education, relationship-based practice and high aspirations for all learners.

Rowhill School is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. Please note that this position requires an Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding checks will be carried out prior to appointment.

Information about the school

Rowhill School is a specialist school for young people aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We work hard to build resilience, social skills and emotional wellbeing, enabling pupils to develop confidence, achieve success and move on to further education, employment or apprenticeships. Due to the continued development of our Alternative Curriculum Provision, we are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and nurturing teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with pupils who benefit from highly personalised educational programmes delivered in small groups and on a 1:1 basis. The successful candidate will have a passion for helping vulnerable young people re-engage with learning and achieve outcomes that many may have previously thought impossible. Our pupils have EHCPs and additional needs which may include SEMH, anxiety-related disorders, Emotional Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA), Autism and ADHD. They need adults who are patient, consistent, relational and genuinely committed to helping them succeed. Our pupils feel that the best 5 things about our school are: 1. We have animals (3 dogs, chicks, chickens, hamsters, rats and reptiles). 2. The way that staff support us, they understand that we can get overwhelmed, anxious and frustrated, school helps to bring out the best in us. 3. Pupils are kind and we help each other. 4. We feel safe at Rowhill, the school is small and very welcoming. 5. Daily enrichment, we have lessons in the morning and in the afternoon, we enjoy enrichment and therapeutic activities.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Samantha Owen
• Address:Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PW
• Telephone: 01474 705377
• Email: owens@rowhill.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Welcome Pack