Senior Teacher (with leadership)

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced education professional with exceptional skills in teaching pupils with SEMH. If you are a SEND specialist teacher or senior leader (Assistant Headteacher) who is available immediately, we would be keen to speak with you. We are currently seeking to represent an experienced SEND specialist to provide temporary support for a site in Westbury, Wiltshire, (BA13). If you are a SEND specialist who is seeking a step onto the leadership ladder, this role could be for you. This role is offered initially as a temporary, full-time teaching opportunity, you will have the opportunity to apply on a more permanent basis later in the academic year. Ideally you will be experienced with working alongside pupils, teaching within small class groups. Typically, the site caters for pupils aged 7-17 with SEND requirements such as SEMH and class sizes are small (6 per group). Curriculum mapping is in place, and the school offer an abundance of resources to assist with planning. Due to future growth within the school, there is the opportunity to have additional leadership responsibilities geared towards your strengths. An informal meeting will be offered with the senior leadership team as a starting point for you to gain a full understanding of the school and their needs. This site is part of a national trust who are focussed on supporting children with complex behaviours and needs. Their pupils have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and they work closely with them to develop self-belief to become effective learners. If you are of a similar mindset and ethos, we would be very happy to discuss the role in more detail. We hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. We are fully committed to a stringent compliance process and in addition to our checks all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches. In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following: A relevant UK based teaching qualification. Substantial experience working within a UK based SEND specialist education setting. All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS. Exceptional references. Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements. Proposed start date: September 2026 Salary: £190.37 to £279.08 per day plus a TLR (paid to scale) Date posted: 16.09.26 Application closing date: 14.10.26 If you are a SEND specialist and are willing to work in or are local to the Westbury, Wiltshire, (BA13) area, please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office directly