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Required June 2026 or sooner
Kingswode Hoe School is a welcoming, positive and supportive special school environment for pupils aged 5-16 years with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and complex needs.
- Do you want the opportunity to work in a specialist setting with dedicated and skilled staff?
- Are you committed to working with SEN pupils to maximise their progress?
We are seeking a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic teacher to carry on the excellent work across KS3 and KS4 whilst the post holder is on maternity leave. Experience of working with SEN pupils is essential.
The role includes:
- Pastoral responsibility which could include form tutor role
- Engagement with parents and carers including Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings
- Teaching across KS3-4
- Experience in Creative arts, design and digital media an advantage
About Us…
- Our pupils are eager to learn-"Behaviour is a strength at KHS" Challenge Partner Review
- We have a skilled, diverse, team with expertise and experience in MLD, SLD, SEMH, Primary, Secondary and GROW settings, who actively share best practice and welcome innovation and new ideas.
- We encourage professional growth with time allocated as part of working hours for ongoing training needs.
- Variety- no two days are the same!
- We put pupils at the heart of our decision making.
- We are lucky to have specialist facilities, high quality resources, working environment and staff spaces.
About you…
- Professional, caring and calm
- Organised, efficient and energetic
- Able to adapt learning for a wide range of SEN
- Proactive and positive with people
- Keen to learn, lead and share your expertise
- Good communicator and collaborator
- Well-organised and supportive team leader
- Confident in leading specific area(s) of the curriculum and form group
- Experience in Creative arts, design and digital media an advantage
Come and visit us to find out more about our school and this exciting opportunity!
Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Primary or secondary specialists are welcome to apply.
SEAX Trust application must be completed- available on the school website, or from the school office. We cannot accept applications via CV only.
Information about the School
Kingswode Hoe is a special school for pupils with complex learning difficulties. We take pupils aged between 5 and 16 (Y1 - Y11) living in the Colchester area. All pupils are admitted to the school by the Statutory Assessment team of Essex Local Authority based at Essex House in Colchester. We are currently funded for 151 places.