SEN Teacher​/DT & Arts Curriculum Lead Post

SEN Teacher/DT & Arts Curriculum Lead Post

Position

Start Date:

01/09/2026 Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 02/07/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 06.07.2026

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.

We encourage pupils and staff to GROW!

We are looking for a passionate, skilled and well‑organised teacher to join our team of specialist staff in our MLD Special School team and Trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated, pupil‑centred and forward‑thinking staff team and Trust.

We believe in sharing best practice and provide excellent, informative training and supportive mentoring to be able to have a positive impact on pupil learning and outcomes straight away.

• 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 and working environment.

• 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
• Specialist experience in Design Technology (DT), Food, Creative Arts, and/or Art, craft and design

If this is you, we welcome your application - Come and see what you can bring to our special school!

SEAX Trust application must be completed - available on the school website, or from school office. We cannot accept applications via CV only.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Alice Constantine
Kingswode Hoe School
Sussex Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3QJ

Telephone:
Email: Kat