Little Mead Primary Academy is looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and talented specialist teacher to join us from September 2026 and play an active role in continuing our exciting journey as a school.
Salary: M1 - M6 £32,916 - £45,351
Contract: Full Time, Fixed term until 31 August 2027
Closing date: 12 June 2026 at 9am
Interview date: 19 June 2026, Time TBC
Little Mead is a “joyful and vibrant place” where “pupils play, learn and laugh together happily (Ofsted 2026).” We are a primary school with the highest aspirations for every child. Our school, which includes a thriving informal recourse base for communication and interaction needs, caters for all children from rising 3 to 11 years old. Compassion, empathy and a sense of belonging lie at the heart of our school and we are highly committed to working with families and the wider community to provide the best possible education. With a superb site featuring a playing field, forest school, spacious playgrounds, drama and PE halls, we are proud to offer our students a rich and broad experience. Our team work tirelessly to create an inclusive environment where there are high expectations for all and where children are taught to 'be on TRACK.’ We are proud to be part of Amplify Education where you will find plentiful opportunities for collaborative working on exciting and innovative initiatives.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged via the office. We currently have the following dates available to book:
- 4pm Tuesday 2nd of June
- 10am Wednesday 3rd of June
- 1:30pm Thursday 4th of June
- 4:30pm Thursday 4th of June
We are looking for someone who:
- is a highly organised and effective SEN teacher, who understands and can deliver consistently high-quality teaching
- can work calmly under pressure and to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations
- can plan and adapt effectively for children with special educational needs within our informal resource base
- can work effectively as part of a team; understanding how to get the best out of themselves and others
- can motivate and inspire, supporting and promoting the vision and values of the school
- is keen to develop professional expertise
- is creative, flexible and has a sense of humour
- enjoys working with supportive parents, experienced colleagues and the wider community
Key Responsibilities (further details in the attached application pack):
- To support the vision and aims of the school and Amplify Education
- To implement changes as directed by the senior leadership team.
- To work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues to achieve the aims of the School Development Plan.
- To help all of our pupils be “on TRACK”. Our Vision and Values.
- Lead the day-to-day operation and strategic development of the Communication and Interaction Resource Base.
- Develop and maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment tailored to pupils’ individual needs.
- Model and promote best practice in SEND provision across the school.
- Support the school’s inclusive ethos and contribute to whole-school SEND development.
- Line manage and support teaching assistants and support staff working within the provision.
We offer:
- Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
- Paid induction and training suited to the role
- Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
- Use of the Cycle Scheme
- Paid completion of a DBS check
- Flu vaccination vouchers
- Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
- Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
- Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority
Fluency Duty
This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Amplify Education are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.