Primary Teacher New

Start Date: September 2026
Full Time | Permanent 
Salary: £32,916 - £49,232 (M1 - UPS2)

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Primary Teacher to play a key role in shaping a brand-new specialist school from the very beginning.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team and help create an inspiring, nurturing, and ambitious learning environment for children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

With capacity for 96 students, the school is being designed to provide a safe, supportive, and aspirational setting where every learner is empowered to thrive both academically and personally.

As a Primary Teacher, you will deliver engaging, personalised teaching that supports pupils with autism and associated needs to achieve their full potential.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, therapists, support staff, and families, you will create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes confidence, independence, and progress.

• Plan and deliver high-quality differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Monitor pupil progress and provide clear feedback to parents, carers, and senior leaders
• Lead on a curriculum area or subject specialism
• Support and supervise classroom support staff effectively
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding, equality, and health & safety procedures

We are looking for experienced primary teachers with a strong background in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Successful candidates will demonstrate a proven ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a diverse range of learning needs while maintaining high expectations for all pupils.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience working with pupils with SEND, ideally Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum up to GCSE level
• Excellent classroom management, planning, and assessment skills
• Ability to remain calm, resilient, and positive in challenging situations
• Commitment to inclusive education and pupil-centred learning

• Postgraduate qualification in Autism or SEN
• Experience working within a specialist or special school setting

By joining at this exciting stage, you will have the rare opportunity to help shape a new specialist provision from the ground up and make a lasti